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BRICS leaders call for maximum restraint amid war escalation

Líderes dos BRICS pedem máxima contenção face a escalada na guerra
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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.
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