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BRICS Declaration Avoids Names While Signaling Positions on Crises
BRICS countries agreed on a statement about several wars and crises.
The statement often avoided naming the countries it believed were responsible.
This helped countries with different opinions agree on the document.
It did not directly name Russia or Ukraine when discussing their war.
It criticised sanctions that are not approved by the United Nations Security Council.
It called for a ceasefire and more aid for people in Gaza.
It also criticised attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities.
India won strong language condemning a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people.
The New Delhi Declaration takes positions on sanctions, terrorism, Gaza, nuclear risks and regional conflicts without naming many alleged aggressors.
It avoids naming Russia or Ukraine over the war, calling instead for sovereignty, dialogue, consultation and diplomacy.
BRICS condemns unilateral economic and secondary sanctions not authorised by the United Nations Security Council.
The declaration strongly addresses Gaza, calling for a ceasefire, an end to violence, humanitarian access and full United Nations membership for Palestine.
India secured condemnation of the April 22, 2025, terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, including calls to confront cross-border terrorism and safe havens.
- Who
- The BRICS member countries, including India, adopted the New Delhi Declaration.
- What
- The declaration addressed sanctions, terrorism, Gaza, nuclear risks and regional conflicts while avoiding names in many cases.
- Where
- The declaration was adopted in New Delhi and discusses crises in several regions.
- When
- It was adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit; it also refers to the April 22, 2025, terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- General wording helped preserve consensus among an expanded grouping with significant strategic differences.
Key facts
- Document
- New Delhi Declaration
- Summit
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Conflicts addressed
- Wars, sanctions, terrorism, nuclear risks, territorial disputes and humanitarian crises
- Russia-Ukraine war
- Neither Russia nor Ukraine is named
- Sanctions position
- BRICS condemns economic and secondary sanctions not authorised by the United Nations Security Council
- Gaza position
- The declaration calls for maintaining the ceasefire, ending violence, ensuring humanitarian access and supporting full United Nations membership for Palestine
- Jammu and Kashmir attack
- The declaration condemns the April 22, 2025, terrorist attack in which 26 people were killed
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