BRICS agree on maximum restraint in Middle East and rejection of unilateral economic sanctions

Source: RPP | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 05:20:22 UTC

Key Points

• BRICS leaders unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration on the first day of the summit.
• The bloc expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions in the Middle East and called for maximum restraint.
• BRICS urged protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, as well as respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.
• The declaration stressed the need to maintain steady flows of global trade, supply chains, and energy.
• BRICS condemned unilateral coercive measures contrary to international law, including economic and secondary sanctions.
• Members expressed serious concern over deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards.