The BRICS group of nations unanimously adopted a joint declaration on Saturday, expressing “deep concern” over the war in the Middle East and urging maximum restraint, advocating for a “multilateral approach” that respects national viewpoints.
\n\nThe declaration, adopted on the first day of the BRICS leaders’ annual summit in New Delhi, comes at a time when the U.S. and Iran have resumed tit-for-tat strikes against each other, after a pause in fighting for much of August.
\n\nThe BRICS bloc includes both Iran and the Washington-aligned United Arab Emirates, which was expected to make clinching a joint statement consensus a particularly challenging task for host India.
\n\n“We express deep concern over the continued escalation of tensions in the Middle East…call for exercising maximum restraint…avoiding actions that could further aggravate the situation,” the ‘New Delhi Declaration’ said.
\n\nThe declaration also reiterated the commitment of member nations to a peaceful resolution of international disputes “through dialogue, consultation, and diplomacy”.
\n\nIn addition, they voiced concerns about the rise of “unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures” that distort trade, against the backdrop of U.S. sanctions against Tehran amid its war with the country, and against Russia over its conflict with Ukraine.
\n\nChinese President Xi Jinping urged…
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