BRICS Adopts Joint Declaration, Urges ‘Maximum Restraint’ in Middle East

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The BRICS group of nations unanimously adopted a joint declaration on Saturday, expressing “deep concern” over the war in the Middle East and calling for maximum restraint, advocating for a “multilateral approach” to addressing the conflict while respecting the differing national positions of BRICS members.

The declaration, adopted on the first day of the BRICS leaders’ annual summit in New Delhi, comes as the United States and Iran have resumed tit-for-tat strikes after a pause in fighting for much of August.

"We express deep concern over the continued escalation of tensions in Middle ‌East...call ⁠for exercising maximum restraint...avoiding actions that could further aggravate the situation," the 'New Delhi Declaration' said.

The declaration also reiterated the commitment of member nations to a peaceful resolution of international disputes "through dialogue, consultation, ⁠and diplomacy".

In addition, they voiced concerns about the rise of "unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures" that distort trade, against the backdrop of U.S. ⁠sanctions against Tehran amid its war with the country, and against Russia over its conflict with Ukraine.

BRICS includes Brazil, ⁠Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates.



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