Iran war reshapes Brics ties but also exposes divisions
Summary
Leaders from the Brics group met in Delhi to discuss global issues, including the ongoing war in Iran and their roles in world politics. Although they agreed on a joint statement urging restraint in the Middle East conflict, deep divisions remain, and they avoided naming specific countries or conflicts like Russia’s war in Ukraine.Key Facts
- The Brics summit took place in Delhi with leaders from China, Russia, India, Iran, UAE, and South Africa present.
- India’s Prime Minister Modi said Brics leaders should shape global rules, not just follow them.
- The group includes countries with past conflicts, such as India and China, and Iran and the UAE, which are on opposing sides of a Middle East war.
- Brics aims partly to reduce U.S. and Western influence, especially for China, Russia, and Iran, but India rejects labeling Brics as anti-Western.
- The summit produced the "New Delhi Declaration," urging restraint in Middle East conflicts but avoiding blame or sharp disagreements.
- The declaration mentioned support for a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and opposed forced displacement but referenced UN resolutions carefully.
- The declaration did not mention the Russia-Ukraine war, which had been included in past statements.
- The declaration criticized rising tariffs and unilateral sanctions but did not name the U.S., likely to avoid political tensions.
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