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BRICS Leaders Voice Concern over Growing Risks of Nuclear Conflict
BRICS leaders met in New Delhi to discuss international problems.
They agreed that the danger of nuclear conflict is growing.
They criticized attacks on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities.
They said nuclear facilities must remain safe even during wars.
The leaders supported efforts to reduce nuclear weapons and prevent their spread.
They also supported areas where nuclear weapons are not allowed.
The declaration did not name countries involved in recent regional attacks.
BRICS members reached agreement despite disagreements involving the United Arab Emirates and Iran.
BRICS leaders warned of growing risks of nuclear danger and conflict.
The New Delhi Declaration condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure and safeguarded nuclear facilities.
Leaders said nuclear safety, security and safeguards must be upheld during armed conflicts.
The declaration called for stronger disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation efforts.
BRICS reached consensus despite differences between the United Arab Emirates and Iran over the West Asia conflict.
- Who
- Leaders of BRICS member countries, including India, China, Russia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates.
- What
- They adopted the New Delhi Declaration expressing concern about nuclear dangers and attacks on civilian and safeguarded nuclear facilities.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- When
- The declaration was adopted on the first day of the two-day BRICS Summit.
- Why
- To emphasize nuclear safety and support disarmament, arms control, non-proliferation and global stability.
Key facts
- Declaration
- New Delhi Declaration
- Main concern
- Growing risks of nuclear danger and conflict
- Facilities addressed
- Civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities under full International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards
- Nuclear safety position
- Nuclear safeguards, safety and security must be upheld, including during armed conflicts
- Diplomatic outcome
- BRICS reached consensus despite differences involving the United Arab Emirates and Iran
- Expanded membership
- BRICS added Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in 2024, and Indonesia in 2025
- Middle East initiative
- Leaders supported efforts to establish a Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction
Quotes
BRICS leaders
Leaders of the BRICS group speaking through the New Delhi Declaration
“We express concern about the growing risks of nuclear danger and conflict. We reiterate the need for invigorating the system of disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation and for preserving its integrity and effectiveness to achieve global stability and international peace and security.”
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“We express serious concern over deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities under full safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in violation of international law and relevant resolutions of the IAEA”
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