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BRICS New Delhi Declaration Flags Nuclear Safety; Bloc Expands to 10 Members Under India's Chair

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13 Sept 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:New Delhi Declaration (Sept 12, 2026)10 BRICS members10 partner countriesIAEA safeguardsUNGA Resolution 79/241
Bodies:BRICSIAEAUNGA
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What This Article Covers

1.BRICS summit in New Delhi (Sept 12-13, 2026) adopted the New Delhi Declaration, voicing concern over attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities and rising nuclear dangers.

2.The declaration reaffirms IAEA safeguards, nuclear-weapon-free zones, and calls for disarmament; it also notes BRICS expansion: 10 full members (including Saudi Arabia) and 10 partner countries.

3.Examiner angle: Focus on the exact date, host nation, full member list, and the distinction between members and partner countries; also the reference to UNGA Resolution 79/241 on nuclear-weapon-free zones.

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BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 2026 summit hosted by India, expressing serious concern over deliberate attacks on civilian nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards and the growing risks of nuclear conflict. The declaration also highlights BRICS expansion (10 members, 10 partner countries) and reaffirms support for nuclear-weapon-free zones. For UPSC aspirants, this is a key data point on India's diplomatic leadership, nuclear disarmament discourse, and the evolving BRICS architecture.

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Summit Host & DateIndia, New Delhi; Sept 12-13, 2026
Declaration NameNew Delhi Declaration
BRICS Full Members (2026)10: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia
Indonesia's Membership Year2025
Partner Countries Count10 (Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vietnam)
Key ConcernDeliberate attacks on civilian nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards
UNGA Resolution Cited79/241 (Comprehensive study of nuclear-weapon-free zones)

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  • ›Summit Host & Date: India, New Delhi; Sept 12-13, 2026
  • ›Declaration Name: New Delhi Declaration
  • ›Target this Data: New Delhi Declaration adopted on September 12, 2026 at BRICS Summit hosted by India.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) – its safeguards are explicitly mentioned.
  • ›Target this Legal Point: UNGA Resolution 79/241 on nuclear-weapon-free zones and UNGA Decision 73/546.

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which international agency's safeguards are explicitly mentioned in the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 2026 BRICS Summit?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the expansion of BRICS:

1. BRICS expanded in 2024 to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, and Saudi Arabia as full members.

2. Indonesia became a full member of BRICS in 2024.

3. Belarus, Bolivia, and Kazakhstan are among the BRICS partner countries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

On which date was the New Delhi Declaration adopted during the 2026 BRICS Summit?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary concern expressed by BRICS leaders in the New Delhi Declaration regarding nuclear facilities?

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