BRICS calls for a just and nationally grounded energy transition

Leaders called for a permanent ceasefire, urgent humanitarian access and an African-led basis for conflict resolution.

The declaration welcomed a dedicated subgroup for a BRICS integrated early warning system for mass infectious diseases and emphasized surveillance and rapid response.

Leaders endorsed a mission and a 2026–2029 roadmap for healthy lifestyles and supported cooperative mental-health capacity building.

The declaration welcomed a proposed expert working group on traditional, complementary and integrative medicine, with attention to evidence, quality and safety.

Leaders acknowledged further work on the proposed BRICS Grain Exchange and food reserves and drought-resilient seeds. The exchange remained under discussion.

The declaration called for fair supply chains, benefit sharing and value addition in resource-rich countries while preserving sovereignty over mineral resources.

Leaders welcomed principles for assessing export-oriented MSME credit and a Jaipur agreement to study invoice discounting for working capital. The financing mechanism was a study, not a live...

Leaders recognized task-force work on interoperability and local-currency settlements, inviting further discussion of accessible low-cost payment options; no single BRICS currency was launched.

The declaration noted voluntary discussions of an Insurance Resilience Centre and an Indian proposal for a Risk Lab, without saying either was operational.

Leaders noted progress on a proposed New Investment Platform and discussions about a study group, using a phased, consensus-based and member-driven approach.