Xi Jinping’s Call for BRICS Peacekeeping Role

Source: Известия | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 07:36:42 UTC

Key Points

• BRICS leaders meeting in New Delhi opposed unilateral sanctions, called for reform of international institutions and reaffirmed efforts to reduce dependence on the US dollar.
• Chinese President Xi Jinping called on BRICS to play a peacekeeping role in the Middle East conflict, saying the war does not serve the interests of the international community.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed expanding the UN Security Council to include countries from Asia, Africa and Latin America.
• India used the summit to balance relations with Russia, Iran, China, the United States and Europe, including discussions on improving India-China ties after the 2020 border clash.
• Media coverage noted internal disagreements among BRICS members, including different positions of Iran and the United Arab Emirates on Middle East tensions.
• Coverage said US policy, including tariff threats and sanctions, creates uncertainty for global economic discussions, but a unified hardline BRICS statement against the United States is unlikely.
• BRICS continues to develop the New Development Bank, a $100 billion reserve fund and settlements in national currencies, while positioning itself as a voice of the Global South.