The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum concluded in New Delhi on October 27, 2026, with the adoption of a Joint Declaration that reaffirmed the consensus of the New Delhi Declaration. The declaration formally reiterates member nations' dedication to the principles of the United Nations Charter, sovereign equality, mutual respect, non-interference in internal affairs, and peaceful settlement of international disputes. It explicitly endorses UN Security Council reform referencing NDD Paragraph 13 to make global governance more representative of the Global South.
The declaration contains robust counter-terrorism language building on NDD Paragraph 40, condemning cross-border terrorism, terror financing, and safe havens while demanding zero tolerance and an end to double standards. The text also embeds India-led developmental and climate agendas, including expansion of Digital Public Infrastructure repositories, ethical Artificial Intelligence governance, adherence to Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR-RC), and unanimous support for India's BRICS Chairship.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized in his valedictory address that global challenges can only be resolved through dialogue, mutual peace, and collaborative action rather than conflict. He stressed that parliaments must evolve into transparent, accountable, and citizen-centric institutions to safeguard public trust, noting that responsible technology and AI can significantly optimize parliamentary workflows and enhance lawmaker efficiency when developed with human values, ethics, and accountability.
The forum, organized on the theme "Fostering Parliaments for People-Centric Development," witnessed extensive deliberations on people-centric development, democratic institutions, parliamentary cooperation, and responsible use of digital technology and AI. At the conclusion, India handed over the BRICS Parliamentary Forum chairmanship to China for 2027.