China, Russia, India seek economic cooperation at BRICS

BRICS leaders, including China, Russia and India, entered a second day of talks in New Delhi on Sunday, focusing on deeper economic cooperation and a shared path to inclusive global growth. The discussions followed a rare joint statement from the group calling for restraint and calm in the Middle East, signaling that the bloc aims to combine practical economic diplomacy with constructive positions on regional tensions. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the meetings, urging participants to translate dialogue into concrete steps that expand trade, investment and connectivity while coordinating positions on global governance. Officials said negotiators are exploring practical measures to strengthen intra-BRICS ties, improve market access and reduce barriers to investment, with an emphasis on development-oriented projects that can bolster resilience in emerging economies. The talks underscore BRICS’ effort to present a cohesive, pragmatic agenda that accommodates diverse member interests while seeking to amplify the group’s influence in global economics and diplomacy. As the dialogue continued, leaders signaled a readiness to translate talk into action, laying groundwork for stronger cooperation across finance, energy, digital economy and infrastructure sectors, and calling for mechanisms to share best practices and coordinate development finance.