BRICS Summit Concludes with Joint Declaration Amidst Member Disagreements
Summary
BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the summit in India despite sharp divisions over Iran, Ukraine, and US tariffs. The statement called for restraint in the Middle East, rejected unilateral sanctions and tariff measures, and backed Palestinian statehood and multilateral reform.
Key Points
- BRICS leaders unanimously passed the New Delhi Declaration despite disagreements over Iran and the Ukraine war.
- The declaration avoided naming the United States, Israel, Iran, or Ukraine while condemning unilateral tariffs, sanctions, and attacks on civilian infrastructure.
- India said BRICS is not an anti-Western bloc and urged the Global South to become “rule-makers” in global governance.
- The summit also reaffirmed support for Palestine, a two-state solution, and reforms to give emerging economies greater influence.
