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UN chief Guterres says BRICS New Delhi Declaration boosts confidence in multilateralism
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 11:32 AM
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UN Secretary‑General António Guterres welcomed the BRICS New Delhi Declaration, saying it reassures the world about the future of multilateral cooperation.
New Delhi hosted the latest BRICS summit, where member states adopted a declaration that emphasizes cooperation on trade, technology, and climate action. The document, known as the New Delhi Declaration, seeks to strengthen the bloc’s role in shaping a more inclusive global order.
Speaking at a press briefing, UN Secretary‑General António Guterres said the declaration sends a reassuring signal to the international community. He highlighted that the commitment to multilateralism reflected in the text counters rising unilateral tendencies and underlines the importance of collective problem‑solving.
Guterres added that while the BRICS platform is not a substitute for the United Nations, its proactive stance on shared challenges can complement UN efforts. He urged all nations to build on the declaration’s principles to revive confidence in a rules‑based system that benefits both developing and advanced economies.
The statement comes as global geopolitics remain volatile, with many countries looking for alternative avenues for cooperation. The BRICS leaders, representing over 40% of the world’s population, view the New Delhi Declaration as a milestone toward deeper integration and a more balanced international architecture.
Speaking at a press briefing, UN Secretary‑General António Guterres said the declaration sends a reassuring signal to the international community. He highlighted that the commitment to multilateralism reflected in the text counters rising unilateral tendencies and underlines the importance of collective problem‑solving.
Guterres added that while the BRICS platform is not a substitute for the United Nations, its proactive stance on shared challenges can complement UN efforts. He urged all nations to build on the declaration’s principles to revive confidence in a rules‑based system that benefits both developing and advanced economies.
The statement comes as global geopolitics remain volatile, with many countries looking for alternative avenues for cooperation. The BRICS leaders, representing over 40% of the world’s population, view the New Delhi Declaration as a milestone toward deeper integration and a more balanced international architecture.