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Part of BRICS leaders met in New Delhi, discussing the need for major reforms within international organizations like the UN and the IMF, with input from figures like Vladimir Putin.

How could the 18th BRICS Summit affect the Government of India's global diplomatic standing?

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India's BRICS chairship drives consensus on global institutional reforms As the chair of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the Government of India has leveraged the platform to drive consensus on major global institutional reforms. The New Delhi Declaration, adopted during the summit, reaffirmed unwavering support for reforming the World Trade Organization (WTO), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank. Furthermore, the summit allowed India to achieve diplomatic successes, such as securing consensus on the language regarding West Asia tensions, which was described as a major diplomatic win for India.

Reported by 12 independent outlets Written Oct 19
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  • The New Delhi Declaration called for reforms in the WTO, IMF, and World Bank, alongside concerns about unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures.thehindu.com
  • The declaration reaffirmed unwavering support for reforming the WTO to be a non-discriminatory, open, equitable, transparent, fair, inclusive, predictable and rules-based multilateral trading system.thehindu.com
  • Securing consensus on the West Asia language was described as a major diplomatic win for India.business-standard.com
  • India is uniquely positioned to act as a bridge between developed and developing countries and can play a leadership role in building consensus for WTO reforms.freepressjournal.in

Why it matters

For the Government of India, successfully chairing the BRICS summit and driving consensus on global institutional reform is a significant diplomatic achievement. It reinforces India's role as a leader of the Global South, positioning it as a key bridge between developed and developing economies in shaping the future of global governance.

This diplomatic success is crucial as the BRICS bloc actively challenges the existing global financial architecture, demanding that institutions like the IMF and World Bank become more representative and agile to reflect the changing global economic reality.

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  • Will the consensus reached on institutional reform translate into concrete policy changes within the WTO and IMF?
  • How will the diplomatic wins achieved by India at the summit influence its bilateral relationships with Western powers?

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Major Western economies publicly endorse the BRICS call for institutional reform.This would significantly increase the credibility and impact of the Government of India's diplomatic efforts.
BRICS members fail to reach consensus on key reform priorities.The diplomatic momentum generated by India's chairship could fade, limiting the tangible impact of the summit.

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