BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit
Summary
The BRICS group, made up of emerging economies, met in India to discuss global issues, including concerns about violence in the Middle East and the use of sanctions without U.N. approval. The leaders called for protecting nuclear safety during conflicts and criticized sanctions they see as unfair, while also talking about their growing role in world affairs.Key Facts
- BRICS leaders expressed concern about violence targeting civilian and nuclear facilities in the Middle East.
- They condemned sanctions that are not authorized by the United Nations Security Council.
- The statement indirectly criticized U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
- Russia, China, India, Brazil, South Africa, and six new members make up the current BRICS group.
- President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Xi Jinping of China attended the summit hosted by India.
- India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said BRICS is not meant to oppose Western countries but to help developing nations have a bigger say in global rules.
- Putin called for expanding the U.N. Security Council to include more countries from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
- The group discussed rising tensions caused by conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and growing U.S.-China rivalry.
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