BRICS Countries Adopt New Delhi Summit Declaration—What Does It Mean for Africa
BRICS Countries Adopt New Delhi Summit Declaration—What Does It Mean for Africa
BRICS supports greater representation of African and other developing countries in global decision-making, including in the UN Security Council reform, the 18th BRICS Summit declaration said.
Other key points from the document:
🟠Historical Legacy & Equality: BRICS backed recognition of the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity and reaffirmed the need to fight racism, racial discrimination and all forms of intolerance.
🟠Stronger Voice in Global Finance: BRICS called for reforms of the IMF and World Bank to increase the representation and influence of developing countries in global financial institutions.
🟠Expanded Trade Opportunities: BRICS reaffirmed support for a fairer global trading system and welcomed measures aimed at expanding trade opportunities, including China’s zero-tariff treatment covering 53 African countries.
🟠Industrialisation & Value Addition: BRICS highlighted industrial cooperation, technology transfer and manufacturing development, while promoting fair supply chains for critical minerals that support value addition, benefit sharing and economic diversification in resource-rich countries.
🟠Financing & Infrastructure: BRICS stressed the need for stronger development financing and greater access to resources for developing countries to support infrastructure and sustainable growth.
🟠Security & Peace: On Sudan, BRICS supports an immediate and permanent ceasefire, expanded humanitarian assistance and a peaceful solution through dialogue, while reaffirming the principle of “African solutions to African problems.”
🟠Food Security & Agriculture: BRICS countries highlighted their role in global food production and backed cooperation on agricultural productivity, resilient supply chains and food security.
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