CPI Welcomes BRICS 2026 Declaration, Calls for Stronger Global South and Reforms in Global Governance
New Delhi: The Communist Party of India (CPI) has welcomed key elements of the BRICS Summit 2026 New Delhi Declaration, saying its emphasis on reforming global governance institutions and increasing the representation of developing countries is a step towards a more democratic and equitable international order.
The 18th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi on September 12–13 under India's chairship. The declaration called for a more representative international system and reforms to multilateral institutions.
CPI Backs Greater Voice for Global South
The CPI welcomed the declaration's focus on strengthening the representation of the Global South, including reforms of the United Nations and international financial institutions.
CPI General Secretary D. Raja said greater representation for developing countries in global decision-making structures should be pursued with urgency. The party argued that institutions such as the UN, IMF and World Bank need reforms to better reflect contemporary global realities.
CPI Welcomes BRICS Position on Palestine and Gaza
The CPI also welcomed the BRICS position on the situation in West Asia.
The New Delhi Declaration expressed concern over continuing violence in Gaza, called for maintaining the ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access, opposed the forced displacement of Palestinians and reaffirmed support for a two-state solution. It also backed full UN membership for the State of Palestine.
The CPI said these positions should receive wider international support and argued that the rights of the Palestinian people must be protected.
Push for Local-Currency Trade
The CPI also welcomed efforts to increase the use of local currencies in trade and financial transactions among BRICS members.
The party called for this process to develop into a broader de-dollarisation agenda, arguing that reducing excessive dependence on a single international currency could limit financial vulnerabilities and create a more balanced global economic system.
The BRICS declaration itself stopped short of proposing a common BRICS currency. Instead, it supported further discussions on facilitating trade settlements and investments in members' local currencies while respecting individual countries' priorities.
Zero Tolerance Towards Terrorism
The CPI welcomed BRICS' reaffirmation of its commitment to combating terrorism.
The New Delhi Declaration condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reiterated a policy of zero tolerance. It also specifically condemned the April 2025 Pahalgam terrorist attack and called for stronger international cooperation against terrorism, its financing and cross-border movement.
Climate Change, AI and Sustainable Development
The CPI said BRICS commitments on climate change, sustainable development, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies should now translate into practical cooperation.
The party argued that technological development should benefit humanity broadly rather than deepen existing economic and social inequalities.
The BRICS declaration also highlighted greater participation by the Global South in artificial-intelligence governance and called for wider access to AI resources while emphasising safety, inclusiveness and reliability.
CPI Highlights India-China Dialogue
The CPI also welcomed progress in India-China relations around the summit, reiterating its position that differences between the two neighbouring countries should be addressed through dialogue, diplomacy and peaceful negotiations.
More broadly, the party called on BRICS and other Global South platforms to push for comprehensive reform of international institutions.
The CPI said it wants a global system that is more representative, democratic and accountable, and called for greater unity among developing countries in pursuing what it described as a just, multipolar and equitable world order.
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