BRICS adopts joint declaration, urges maximum restraint in the Middle East

Source: The Star | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 00:00:00 UTC

Key Points

• BRICS unanimously adopted a joint declaration on the first day of its annual leaders' summit in New Delhi.
• The declaration expressed deep concern over the continued escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
• BRICS called for maximum restraint and for avoiding actions that could further aggravate the situation.
• The bloc reiterated its commitment to resolving international disputes peacefully through dialogue, consultation and diplomacy.
• BRICS voiced concern about unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures that distort trade amid U.S. sanctions on Iran and Russia.
• Consensus was considered challenging because the bloc includes both Iran and the United Arab Emirates, which is aligned with Washington.