BRICS Leaders Approve New Delhi Declaration on Middle East Restraint
Full members including Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE signed a joint statement urging maximum restraint in the Middle East during the recent summit.
Leaders of the Group of Eleven nations adopted a joint declaration at the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi. The document expresses deep concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East and West Asia. Members urged all parties to avoid actions that could aggravate the situation further. They also reaffirmed support for resolving disputes through dialogue, consultation, and diplomacy. This Saturday-approved text represents a shift from an earlier deadlock where foreign ministers could not issue a joint communique in May. The consensus included Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, all of whom are full BRICS members. The declaration reflects differing national positions while establishing a common minimum position across the expanded bloc. Government leaders with sharply differing relationships to the conflict endorsed the text. The language advocates a multilateral approach that accounts for national viewpoints.
