The theme of the summit was Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.

Key highlights of the Summit

• Adopted BRICS Leaders’ Framework Declaration on Climate Finance: For ensuring accessible, timely and affordable climate finance for developing countries and enabling just transition pathways.
• Adopted BRICS Leaders’ Statement on the Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence: To foster responsible development, deployment, and use of AI technologies in compliance with national regulatory frameworks and UN Charter.
• Launched BRICS Partnership for the Elimination of Socially Determined Diseases: Focusing on tackling root causes of health disparities such as poverty and social exclusion.
• Other Highlights: 
  • Reaffirmed support for multilateralism and called for reforms of Bretton Woods institutions to reflect the voice of Global South.
  • Reiterated support for reform of UN system including increased role of India and Brazil in UN Security Council.
  • Condemned all forms of terrorism, including the attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir.
  • Emphasized “African solutions to African problems” in conflict resolution across Africa (e.g., Sudan, Horn of Africa).
  • Highlighted contribution of nuclear-weapon-free zones for strengthening nuclear non-proliferation. 
  • Supported India’s candidacy to host COP 33 of UNFCCC in 2028.