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S. II Vol. 02 Issue: 09 Sep, 2026 e-mail: clastrugle @ yahoo. co. in Web site: www. classstruggle. in On Other Pages: 1. Speech As Early as 1970’ s Comrade TN 03 Speech at Conference of Cadres 07
2. Article 25 Workers Killed in Sikkm 13 The Supreme Court Hits 14 Art, Science and Literature 16 Drought Epidemic 25
3. Statement
Jan Abhiyan Demands 06 Investigate the Satya Nikethan Collapse 22 4. Report MASA Seminar in Delhi 21 Pays Tribute to Comrades Shambhu Mahato and Joseph Lugun 23 TN Meeting in Ongole 24 Tributes to Com N. V. Krishnaiah 24
TN Meeting in Vijayawada 28
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Roadmap. China and Russia reiterated support for India and Brazil playing greater roles in the UN, including the Security Council. India also proposed a BRICS Continuity and Implementation Mechanism through the Troika of the previous, current and incoming chairs.
The summit strongly criticised unilateral tariffs, protectionism and economic sanctions and called for a stronger multilateral trading system and restoration of the W TO’ s two-tier binding dispute-settlement mechanism. BRICS particularly opposed unilateral and secondary sanctions, arguing that they can affect development, food security, healthcare and vulnerable populations. The declaration did not directly name Donald Trump, but references to tariffs and trade barriers reflected concerns over US trade policies.
BRICS continued efforts towards de-dollarisation, but no common BRICS currency was created. Members agreed to promote the use of local and national currencies in trade and investment and to improve cross-border payment systems. The New Development Bank’ s proposed 2027-2031 strategy targets 40-50 % local-currency financing. However, members have not agreed on a single alternative payment system or common currency, showing the limits of consensus on challenging dollar dominance.
BRICS is seeking stronger economic cooperation through the Economic Partnership 2030 and the Global Value Chains Action Plan 2026-2030. The focus includes industrialisation, infrastructure, technology, supply chains, Memes and investment. The summit also promoted special economic zones, public-private partnerships and business cooperation. This shows that BRICS is seeking greater economic strength largely within the existing global market system, even while challenging some aspects of Western economic dominance.
Food and energy security were major issues. BRICS supported a Grain Exchange, stronger food reserves, climate-resilient agriculture, BRICS AGRIN and a Global Forum on Farmers’ Rights in Seed Systems. Energy cooperation covers renewable energy, nuclear power, hydrogen, storage, smart grids and critical minerals. BRICS called for a“ just, orderly, equitable and inclusive” energy transition while recognising the continuing importance of fossil fuels for developing economies.
Technology cooperation focused on AI, digital public infrastructure, digital skills and emerging technologies, including a BRICS Leaders’ Statement on Global AI Governance. In health, members supported an infectious-disease early-warning system, cooperation on medicines and digital health; NIMHANS Bengaluru will coordinate a BRICS network of mental-health Centres of Excellence. Education priorities include early childhood education, foundational learning, technical and vocational training and skills development. Space cooperation also includes the BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation and work towards a BRICS Space Council.
On international conflicts, BRICS called for maximum restraint, dialogue and diplomacy in West Asia. The declaration supported Palestinian selfdetermination, humanitarian access, opposition to forced displacement and Palestine’ s full UN membership, while reaffirming the two-state framework based on the 1967 borders. BRICS also condemned the 22 April 2025 Pahalgam terrorist attack, which killed 26 people. Significantly, the final declaration did not explicitly name the Russia-Ukraine war, demonstrating the limits of consensus among the 11 members. BRICS is challenging aspects of Western dominance, but its members continue to pursue different national, geopolitical and economic interests. �
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