BRICS Condemns Unilateral Sanctions and Cuba Blockade

Source: EUROPE SAYS | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 21:09:36 UTC

Key Points

• BRICS countries condemned unilateral coercive measures, including economic and secondary sanctions, in the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit.
• The declaration said such measures violate international law and the UN Charter and negatively affect human rights, including development, healthcare, and food security.
• BRICS leaders stated that unilateral sanctions disproportionately affect low-income and vulnerable groups and worsen the digital divide and environmental problems.
• The declaration reaffirmed BRICS opposition to sanctions not approved by the UN Security Council and said such measures undermine international law and UN principles.
• BRICS expressed deep concern over the tightening of unilateral blockade measures against Cuba and their impact on Cuba’s economy, energy supplies, and humanitarian situation.
• BRICS reaffirmed the need to end economic, trade, and financial measures against Cuba in accordance with UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/80/4.