BRICS leaders call for maximum restraint amid war escalation
Source: Jornal Económico | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 14:39:33 UTC
Key Points
- BRICS leaders unanimously approved a 140-point New Delhi Declaration at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
- The declaration calls for maximum restraint amid the escalation of the war in the Middle East.
- It demands protection for civilians and civilian infrastructure, as well as respect for state sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- It emphasizes maintaining steady flows in global trade, supply chains and energy, without explicitly mentioning the Strait of Hormuz.
- The declaration condemns unilateral coercive measures and sanctions contrary to international law, saying they have negative implications for human rights.
- Consensus was a major challenge because the 11 BRICS members hold different positions on conflicts including the Middle East and Ukraine.