The two‑day summit, attended by the presidents of Iran, Russia and China alongside representatives from the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, South Africa and other members, concluded with the issuance of a Delhi Declaration that underscored a shared commitment to a more representative global order.

Organisers highlighted the achievement of consensus among all eleven members, noting that the gathering included countries currently involved in an undeclared conflict – the UAE and Iran – as well as nations with strained ties to the United States and Israel.

India’s role as host was framed as a diplomatic balancing act. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had visited Israel two days before the February 28, 2026, U.S.–Israel air campaign against Iran, initially refrained from condemning the strikes, prompting speculation that New Delhi was aligning with Washington. Within weeks, India repositioned itself by endorsing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Bishkek resolution condemning the attacks and by hosting Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian at the summit.

Commentators cited the summit as evidence that BRICS can serve as a platform for members to manage internal contradictions while presenting a united front against unilateral actions by any single bloc, particularly the United States.

The declaration touched on a range of issues – artificial‑intelligence regulation, trade and finance rules, climate change, and border disputes – reflecting the group’s convergence on the principle that unilateralism harms both member interests and global stability.

Analysts warned that while the summit did not resolve the lingering border standoff between India and China, it provided a multilateral venue for continued engagement, reducing the risk of escalation that could arise from a lack of dialogue.

In the United States, the summit’s outcomes were noted alongside domestic legislative moves, such as the House‑passed Russia sanctions bill on September 16, 2026, which proposes tariffs of up to 100 % on several countries, including India.

Strategic observers concluded that India’s participation in BRICS allows it to pursue a multi‑aligned foreign policy, preserving its strategic partnership with Washington while avoiding being drawn into a direct U.S.–China rivalry.