BRICS Calls for Calm Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

In a significant move, the BRICS coalition, comprising nations such as China, Russia, Iran, and the UAE, has issued a joint statement urging 'maximum restraint' in the Middle East, coinciding with the opening of their summit in New Delhi. This collaborative declaration highlights the group's commitment to address ongoing conflicts, despite previously existing divisions among its members.

The statement emphasizes the urgent need to protect civilians and uphold sovereignty, alongside ensuring the uninterrupted flow of global trade routes, energy, and shipping in the region. It articulates a serious concern over the rising tensions and calls for all involved parties to abstain from actions that could exacerbate the situation further.

Moreover, the BRICS nations condemned attacks on nuclear facilities, marking them as serious violations of international law. The declaration specifically mentions the importance of safeguarding nuclear sites under the protection of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and stresses that such protections must be maintained even in times of conflict. Additionally, the bloc addressed the dire situations in Gaza, Lebanon, Sudan, and Syria, advocating for ceasefires and humanitarian access across these troubled regions.

Source: www.dawn.com