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BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit

BRICS nations adopted a joint declaration in New Delhi calling for "maximum restraint" in the Middle East. Leaders expressed concern over rising regional tensions and condemned the application of unilateral sanctions. The summit took place amid broader global instability, including tariffs and tensions with the United States. In a diplomatic development, Iran and the United Arab Emirates both backed the statement, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meeting the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi during the first day of the summit.

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  • ✓ BRICS leaders adopted a joint declaration in New Delhi urging "maximum restraint" in the Middle East.
  • ✓ The BRICS group condemned the use of unilateral sanctions.
  • ✓ China, Russia, and India specifically urged "maximum restraint" in the Middle East.
  • ✓ The summit opened amidst global tensions, tariffs, and wars.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 13 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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BRICS leaders formally adopted a joint declaration and coordinated a high-level meeting between Iranian and UAE leadership.

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  1. BRICS Leaders Adopt Joint Declaration Urging Middle East Restraint

    BRICS nations adopted a joint declaration in New Delhi calling for "maximum restraint" in the Middle East. Leaders expressed concern over rising regional tensions and condemned the application of unilateral sanctions. The summit took place amid broader global instability, including tariffs and tensions with the United States. In a diplomatic development, Iran and the United Arab Emirates both backed the statement, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meeting the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi during the first day of the summit.

    Why it matters

    The bloc consists of emerging economies attempting to coordinate policy despite internal and external pressures. The meeting occurs as wars and supply chain shocks test the group's cohesion. India's Prime Minister Modi used the platform to highlight risks to global stability.

    What is confirmed

    • BRICS leaders adopted a joint declaration in New Delhi urging "maximum restraint" in the Middle East.
    • The BRICS group condemned the use of unilateral sanctions.
    • China, Russia, and India specifically urged "maximum restraint" in the Middle East.
    • The summit opened amidst global tensions, tariffs, and wars.
    • Iran and the United Arab Emirates signed on to the joint statement.
    • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi on the summit's first day.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Prime Minister Modi warned against the "weaponisation of critical minerals".
    • Geopolitical tensions and supply chain shocks threaten global stability.

    What to watch next

    • Implementation of the joint declaration's calls for restraint in the Middle East
    • Further diplomatic meetings between Iranian and UAE officials
    • Specific policy shifts regarding unilateral sanctions by BRICS member states
    Sources used for this update (14)
    1. AP News — BRICS leaders meet in India as wars and US tensions test the bloc
    2. Reuters — BRICS agrees on joint declaration before New Delhi summit, sources say
    3. Al Jazeera — BRICS summit opens in New Delhi amid wars, global tensions, tariffs
    4. dw.com — BRICS declaration urges 'maximum restraint' in Middle East
    5. nbcnews.com — At BRICS summit, China, Russia and India urge ‘maximum restraint’ in Middle East
    6. Reuters — BRICS adopts joint declaration, urges 'maximum restraint' in Mideast
    7. Bloomberg.com — Trump’s Foes Find Common Ground at Modi’s New Delhi Summit
    8. PBS — BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit
    9. The Times of India — Xi in the room, PM Modi warns against 'weaponisation of critical minerals'
    10. The Hill — At BRICS, India’s Modi warns geopolitical tensions and supply chain shocks threaten global stability
    11. www.cnbc.com — Iran and UAE back joint BRICS statement urging restraint in war
    12. baynews9.com — Young leaders to speak out at Lead the Change Summit
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