AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBRICS Summit (New Delhi): Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed used the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit to pitch stronger ties through BRICS capital, technology and markets, calling for AI that serves Africa’s priorities and predictable debt solutions. Middle East Diplomacy: Iran and the UAE signed onto a joint BRICS statement urging “maximum restraint,” while leaders pushed de-escalation despite the wider Iran-UAE divide. Trade & Rules: BRICS adopted the New Delhi Declaration, flagging concern over unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures and calling for WTO dispute settlement to be restored. No BRICS Currency: India’s MEA said there’s no proposal for a common BRICS currency, though local-currency trade talks continue. Culture at the Summit: Modi’s gala featured “BRICS Symphony” and “Navarasa,” with instruments including Ethiopia’s traditional masenqo lute—plus a BRICS Bazaar spotlighting crafts from across member and partner countries. Ethiopia in the Spotlight: Ethiopia was also listed among countries attending and engaging on summit sidelines, including meetings involving EAM Jaishankar.
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