‘Peace can’t be piecemeal’: India voices concern over Strait of Hormuz, Gaza at BRICS conclave
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Source: Times of India | Original Published At: 2026-05-15 04:11:00 UTC
Key Points
- India hosted a two-day BRICS foreign ministers' conclave ahead of the grouping's annual summit in September.
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar warned that tensions in West Asia threaten global energy supplies and maritime stability.
- Jaishankar emphasized dialogue and diplomacy over unilateral coercive sanctions, noting they disproportionately affect developing countries.
- India reiterated support for a two-state solution for Palestine and called for a sustained ceasefire in Gaza.
- Foreign ministers from Brazil, Russia, Iran, Indonesia, and South Africa attended the meeting.
- Jaishankar called for UN Security Council reforms and stronger multilateral cooperation to ensure an equitable international order.