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UN Chief Calls for Peace Across Conflicts at BRICS Summit
At a BRICS meeting in New Delhi, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres asked countries to work for peace.
He mentioned conflicts in Gaza, the wider Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan.
He said countries must follow international rules and respect one another’s borders.
He also said peace helps countries grow fairly and safely.
The BRICS countries agreed that tensions in the Middle East should not worsen.
They supported keeping a ceasefire in Gaza and opposed forcing Palestinians from their homes.
They also called for a permanent ceasefire in Sudan.
However, their statement did not mention the war in Ukraine.
The meeting brought together leaders and officials from countries involved in or affected by these conflicts.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for peace in Gaza, the broader Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan and beyond.
Guterres urged states to follow the UN Charter, international law and international humanitarian and human rights law.
He linked peace with resilience, cooperation, sustainability and inclusive global growth.
The BRICS declaration expressed concern over Middle East tensions, supported Gaza ceasefire efforts and opposed Palestinian displacement.
BRICS called for an immediate, permanent ceasefire in Sudan but did not mention the Ukraine war.
- Who
- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, BRICS leaders and officials, including representatives of Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Russia.
- What
- Guterres called for peace across several conflicts and urged states to uphold international law; the BRICS group adopted a declaration addressing the Middle East and Sudan.
- Where
- The BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
- When
- Sunday; the specific date is not provided.
- Why
- Guterres said peace is necessary for resilience, cooperation, sustainability and inclusive global growth, while BRICS cited worsening humanitarian and security conditions.
Key facts
- Speaker
- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
- Summit location
- New Delhi
- Conflicts mentioned by Guterres
- Gaza, the broader Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan
- International principles cited
- The UN Charter, international law, territorial integrity, peaceful dispute settlement, and humanitarian and human rights law
- Gaza position
- The BRICS declaration called for maintaining the ceasefire, supported Palestinians’ inalienable rights and opposed their displacement.
- Sudan position
- The declaration expressed grave concern about the humanitarian crisis and called for an immediate, permanent ceasefire.
- Ukraine position
- The BRICS declaration did not mention the Ukraine war.
Quotes
BRICS member states
Signatories to the BRICS joint declaration
“From Gaza, to the broader crisis in the Middle East, to Ukraine, Sudan and beyond, our world needs peace.”
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“Across the board, States must respect their obligations under the UN Charter and international law.”
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