Pezeshkian: Resolving the Palestinian Issue Requires Active BRICS Participation

Source: Brasil 247 | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 13:11:57 UTC

Key Points

• Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, September 12.
• He described the Palestinian issue and the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination as a serious test of the credibility and legitimacy of global governance.
• He said any just solution requires respect for the will of the Palestinian people.
• He called on BRICS to play a more active role as a voice of justice to end the occupation and guarantee Palestinians' legitimate rights.
• He argued that true multilateralism cannot exist if the UN Charter fails to protect peoples from illegal use of force and if international norms are applied selectively.