Egypt - BRICS Parliamentary Diplomacy
The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum concluded in New Delhi with participating delegations adopting a joint declaration calling for comprehensive United Nations reform, greater representation for developing countries and stronger international cooperation.
Key Highlights
UN reform: BRICS parliamentarians call for comprehensive reform of the United Nations and Security Council
Global South: Declaration seeks stronger representation for developing countries in international institutions
Middle East: Delegations express concern over regional escalation and call for restraint and protection of civilians
Energy security: Participants emphasize stable supplies and stronger cooperation among BRICS members
Parliamentary ties: Cooperation is set to expand across political, economic, cultural and people-to-people fields
Egypt: Egyptian lawmakers participate in discussions on institutional reform, development and BRICS cooperation
New Delhi Joint Declaration
Reform global institutionsCalls for comprehensive United Nations reform, including the Security Council
Strengthen the Global SouthSeeks greater representation for developing countries in international decision-making
Protect multilateralismReaffirms cooperation, sustainable development and collective international action
Deepen parliamentary cooperationExpands engagement across political, economic, cultural and people-to-people fields
Two Days of Parliamentary Diplomacy
Held on October 26 and 27 under the theme "Strengthening Parliaments for Human-Centric Development," the forum brought together parliamentary representatives from BRICS countries, including an Egyptian delegation led by Sameh Shoukry, Chairman of the House of Representatives' Foreign Relations Committee.
The Egyptian delegation also included lawmakers Nevine El-Tahry and Mirna Essam El-Din.
A Stronger Voice for the Global South
The forum placed reform of global institutions at the center of its agenda, with participating parliaments calling for developing countries to gain a greater role in international decision-making.
UN and Security Council Reform
At the conclusion of the two-day gathering, participants adopted the New Delhi Joint Declaration, emphasizing the need to strengthen the voice of the Global South within international institutions.
The declaration called for comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including the Security Council, while reaffirming support for multilateralism and sustainable development.
It also stressed the importance of expanding parliamentary cooperation across political, economic, cultural and people-to-people fields.
Participating parliaments reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the BRICS strategic partnership across its various areas of cooperation.
Rebalancing Global Representation
The New Delhi Declaration links institutional reform with a broader BRICS push to expand the representation and influence of developing countries within the global system.
Middle East Tensions and Security
The declaration expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East and West Asia, urging restraint and the protection of civilians.
Participants also rejected double standards in counterterrorism efforts, emphasizing the importance of consistent approaches to addressing security threats.
Regional Stability
BRICS parliamentary delegations called for restraint amid Middle East tensions, protection of civilians and consistent international approaches to security and counterterrorism.
Energy Security and Economic Cooperation
Energy security featured prominently in the discussions, with delegates highlighting the need to maintain stable energy supplies and strengthen cooperation among member countries.
The wider declaration linked stronger BRICS cooperation with sustainable development and expanded engagement among member states across a broad range of fields.
Beyond Politics and Economics
Beyond political and economic issues, the forum emphasized the importance of strengthening cultural exchanges and connections between the peoples of BRICS countries.
Sports: Expanding exchanges and cooperation
Arts and culture: Strengthening people-to-people connections
Education: Deepening academic and knowledge partnerships
Women: Expanding cooperation on women's affairs
Youth: Increasing engagement among younger generations across BRICS countries
Participants also commended India's 2026 BRICS presidency and its role in hosting the parliamentary gathering.
Egypt's Parliamentary Role Within BRICS
Egypt's participation reflected the House of Representatives' efforts to expand the country's engagement in international parliamentary forums and strengthen relations with fellow BRICS members.
The Egyptian delegation's involvement also formed part of broader efforts to advance shared interests and enhance the role of parliamentary diplomacy in addressing regional and international challenges.
Egypt's BRICS Parliamentary Engagement
Egypt used the New Delhi forum to participate in wider BRICS discussions on institutional reform, sustainable development and cooperation among emerging and developing economies.
Through its participation, Egypt sought to contribute to discussions on international institutional reform, sustainable development and stronger cooperation among emerging economies.
Wed, Oct. 28, 2026
