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BRICS Declaration Urges Restraint as Iran and UAE Reconnect

BRICS countries met in New Delhi and discussed fighting and tensions in the Middle East.

They asked all sides to stay calm and avoid making the conflict worse.

They also said civilians and important civilian buildings should be protected.

The countries supported solving problems through talks and diplomacy.

Iran’s president met the crown prince of the United Arab Emirates during the summit.

This was described as the highest-level meeting between the two countries since the conflict began.

The two leaders talked about reducing tensions and improving regional peace and development.

India and China said BRICS should work together and produce practical results.

Key facts

Declaration: BRICS called for maximum restraint and avoidance of actions that could further aggravate Middle East tensions.
Civilian protection: The declaration urged protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure in line with the UN Charter.
Iran-UAE meeting: Masoud Pezeshkian met Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the summit’s first day.
Meeting significance: The meeting was described as the highest-level Iran-UAE meeting since the conflict began.
Discussion topics: The leaders discussed de-escalation, stability, regional peace and development.
BRICS priorities: The declaration called for maintaining the smooth flow of global trade, supply chains and energy under international law.
Leaders’ messages: Narendra Modi called for concrete results from BRICS unity, while Xi Jinping backed a fairer international order and offered China’s role in Middle East peace and stability.

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