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Malaysian Premier Urges BRICS to Reject Occupation, Settler Colonialism and Settler Terrorism

BRICS must reject ‘occupation, settler colonialism,’ and ‘settler terrorism’: Malaysian premier
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Source: Middle East Monitor | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 15:29:31 UTC

Key Points

  • Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim spoke at the BRICS annual summit in New Delhi and urged the bloc to reject occupation, settler colonialism and settler terrorism.
  • He said Israel’s aggression in the Middle East has driven up energy prices, inflation and uncertainty while threatening sea lanes important to global economies.
  • Anwar said BRICS should act jointly to dismantle unfair trading practices, share development experience and strengthen technical cooperation in emerging fields such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence.
  • He emphasized financing through the New Development Bank, local-currency settlements and Islamic capital markets while avoiding unsustainable debt burdens.
  • The Malaysian premier said BRICS’ combined market strength can help diversify trade and reduce reliance on traditional Western markets.
  • The expanded 11-member BRICS grouping and partner countries adopted the New Delhi Declaration, pledging deeper cooperation with emerging markets and developing countries.
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