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BRICS Unanimously Adopts Delhi Declaration in Diplomatic Win for India
BRICS countries agreed on one shared statement called the Delhi Declaration.
India helped the countries reach agreement even though some members disagreed about conflicts in West Asia.
Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia had especially difficult differences.
The statement asks countries to avoid actions that make conflicts worse.
It also calls for protecting civilians and solving disputes through talks.
BRICS leaders criticized tariffs, trade barriers and sanctions that they said can hurt world trade.
They strongly condemned terrorism, including an attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people.
The leaders also supported a peaceful two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians.
BRICS members unanimously adopted the Delhi Declaration after India’s diplomats negotiated differences among Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
The declaration calls for restraint in West Asia, protection of civilians, respect for sovereignty, and dialogue to achieve lasting peace.
Leaders condemned unilateral tariffs, trade barriers and coercive measures they said threaten global trade and supply chains.
The statement strongly condemned the April 22, 2025 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people.
BRICS reaffirmed support for Palestinian statehood, a two-state solution and Palestine’s full membership in the United Nations.
- Who
- BRICS member countries, with India leading efforts to build consensus; Prime Minister Narendra Modi supported a unified outcome.
- What
- The BRICS countries unanimously adopted the Delhi Declaration.
- Where
- New Delhi, India; Iran and the United Arab Emirates also held a bilateral meeting on the summit’s sidelines.
- When
- At the BRICS summit; Indian diplomats worked until 4 a.m. on Saturday to finalize agreement. The declaration also referenced the April 22, 2025 attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- India sought a declaration showing solidarity against unilateral actions while addressing conflicts, terrorism, trade restrictions and international security concerns.
Key facts
- Declaration
- Delhi Declaration
- Outcome
- Adopted unanimously by BRICS members
- West Asia
- Leaders called for restraint, civilian protection, sovereignty and dialogue
- Trade
- The statement criticized unilateral tariffs, non-tariff measures and coercive measures
- Terrorist attack cited
- The April 22, 2025 attack in Jammu and Kashmir killed 26 people
- Palestinian issue
- BRICS reaffirmed support for a two-state solution and Palestine’s full United Nations membership
- Diplomatic effort
- Indian diplomats worked until 4 a.m. Saturday to secure consensus
Quotes
BRICS leaders
Leaders issuing the BRICS joint statement
“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.”
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“We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025, during which 26 people were killed and many more injured.”
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