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BRICS Parliamentary Forum urges restraint over West Asia tensions
At a two-day BRICS parliamentary forum in New Delhi, leaders from member countries issued a joint declaration on Tuesday.
They expressed deep concern about escalating tensions in West Asia and called for maximum restraint to avoid worsening the situation.
The declaration condemned attacks on civilians and violations of international humanitarian law, and opposed unilateral sanctions it said undermine international law.
It also reaffirmed support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, with both states living in peace and security.
The forum came amid hostilities in the region and strained relations between Iran and the United Arab Emirates.
The declaration called for dialogue and diplomacy to build lasting peace and for efforts to keep trade, supply chains and energy flowing.
The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum adopted a joint declaration in New Delhi calling for maximum restraint amid escalating tensions in West Asia.
The declaration urged dialogue and diplomacy, protection of civilians and a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on a two-state solution.
It condemned terrorism, including the April 22, 2025 attack in Pahalgam, and called for an end to double standards in counter-terrorism efforts.
The forum also backed reform of the United Nations Security Council and greater representation of the Global South in global decision-making.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla handed the forum’s chairship to China for the next BRICS summit in 2027.
- Who
- Parliamentary leaders and representatives from BRICS countries and partner nations. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led deliberations.
- What
- The forum adopted a joint declaration urging restraint over West Asia tensions and addressing terrorism, the two-state solution and UN reform.
- When
- October 26 and 27, 2026. The declaration was issued on Tuesday, October 27.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- The forum addressed escalating tensions and other shared issues, including terrorism, international cooperation and global governance.
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BRICS leaders reached a summit consensus on the West Asia conflict, according to the Times of India.
The two-day 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum began in New Delhi.
The forum concluded and adopted a joint declaration addressing West Asia tensions and other issues.
Om Birla handed the forum’s chairship to China for the next BRICS summit in 2027.
- Forum
- 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Dates
- October 26–27, 2026
- Chairship
- Handed to China for the 2027 BRICS summit
- Pahalgam attack
- April 22, 2025; 26 people were killed, according to Hindustan Times
- Next summit
- 2027
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What people are saying
We express deep concern over the continued escalation of tensions in Middle East/West Asia and, recalling our respective national positions, call for exercising maximum restraint, as well as avoiding actions that could further aggravate the situation
We condemn violations of international humanitarian law, including deliberate attacks against civilians and infrastructure as well as the denial or obstruction of humanitarian access and targeting of humanitarian personnel
Permanent solutions to global challenges can only be forged through dialogue, not war; in peace, not conflict; and in collaboration, rather than competition
Around 160 countries recognise Israel, and it is a reality in the region. But the tragic situation has shown that the Palestinian state is needed. With this in mind, we need to restart the negotiation for a two-state solution