BRICS adopts joint declaration, urges 'maximum restraint' in Mideast
- The BRICS bloc includes both Iran and UAE, which was expected to make clinching a joint statement consensus
BRICS nations adopted a joint declaration expressing deep concern over the Middle East war, urging maximum restraint and a multilateral approach, while also addressing unilateral trade measures.
- Middle East war and calls for maximum restraint.
- BRICS commitment to peaceful dispute resolution.
- Concerns over unilateral tariffs and trade measures.
NEW DELHI: The BRICS group of nations unanimously adopted a joint declaration on Saturday, expressing “deep concern” over the war in the Middle East and urged maximum restraint, advocating for a “multilateral approach” that respects national viewpoints.
The declaration, adopted on the first day of the BRICS leaders’ annual summit in New Delhi, comes at a time when U.S. and Iran have resumed tit-for-tat strikes against each other, after a pause in fighting for much of August.
The BRICS bloc includes both Iran and United Arab Emirates, which was expected to make clinching a joint statement consensus a particularly challenging task for host New Delhi.
“We express deep concern over the continued escalation of tensions in Middle East…call for exercising maximum restraint…avoiding actions that could further aggravate the situation,” the ‘New Delhi Declaration’ said.
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The declaration also reiterated the commitment of member nations to a peaceful resolution of international disputes “through dialogue, consultation, and diplomacy”.
In addition, they voiced concerns about the rise of “unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures” that distort trade, against the backdrop of U.S. sanctions against Tehran amid its war with the country, and against Russia over its conflict with Ukraine.
BRICS includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates.
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