Leaders from the BRICS bloc opened their annual summit in New Delhi with a unanimous joint declaration addressing the ongoing war in the Middle East. The statement expresses the group’s “deep concern” over the escalating conflict and calls on all sides involved to exercise the “utmost restraint” to prevent further violence and instability in the region.
The declaration also emphasizes the need for a “multilateral approach” to resolving the crisis, one that takes into account the differing perspectives and interests of the various parties rather than imposing a single, unilateral solution. This language reflects the bloc’s broader diplomatic philosophy, which favors dialogue and consensus-building among nations with sometimes divergent political and economic systems.
BRICS, originally formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has expanded in recent years to include additional members, positioning itself as a counterweight to Western-led international institutions. The unanimous approval of this statement on the summit’s first day signals an effort by the bloc to present a united diplomatic front on a pressing global issue, even as member states maintain varied bilateral relationships with the parties involved in the Middle East conflict.
To read the full report and follow ongoing coverage of the summit’s proceedings, check out the original article from La Jornada.
Source: BRICS: multilateralismo pragmático (jornada.com.mx). English version produced with AI assistance.
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