BRICS Declaration Avoids Directly Blaming Any One Party For Middle East Conflict
Mian Nadeem
Published September 12, 2026 | 11:30 PM
The bloc criticized unilateral tariffs, non-tariff measures and sanctions, while stressing the need for a fairer, more balanced and inclusive global trading system.
NEW DELHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 12th Sep, 2026) At the 18th BRICS Summit, member states expressed deep concern over the ongoing war and rising tensions in the middle East, calling for maximum restraint, urgent diplomatic efforts, negotiations and the resolution of disputes through political and diplomatic means.
During the summit in New Delhi, BRICS countries reached agreement on key issues concerning global peace, energy security, trade, counterterrorism and the role of developing countries in the global system. International media reports said the joint BRICS declaration came as the situation in the Middle East remained tense, with growing military operations creating new risks for global peace, the world economy and energy markets.
Key Takeaways from New Delhi Declaration:
- Deep concern over rising tensions in the Middle East and call for all parties to exercise maximum restraint.
- A lasting solution to the current crisis should be pursued through negotiations, consultations, diplomacy, and political means rather than military action.
- Any further escalation could have serious consequences for the people of the region as well as global peace and security.
- Avoidance of directly blaming any one party responsible for the Middle East conflict within BRICS.
- Support for a ceasefire in Gaza, delivery of humanitarian aid, and political rights of the Palestinian people.
- Reiteration of need for a just and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue.
- Emphasis on respect for sovereignty of states and regional security.
- Concern over growing pressure on global trade and unilateral trade measures.
- Criticism of unilateral tariffs, non-tariff measures and sanctions that could affect developing countries.
- Stress on making the global trading system fairer, more balanced and inclusive.
- Importance of stable global energy markets, stronger supply chains and protection of vital energy infrastructure.
