At BRICS summit, Iranian President Pezeshkian slams West over sanctions’ impact on food security, global welfare
‘BRICS now must play a greater role in building a more balanced, inclusive and just international order,’ says the Iranian President
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, addressing the concluding session of the BRICS summit on September 13, 2026, criticized Western powers over unilateral sanctions that are directly impacting global food security and people's welfare. He emphasized the need for BRICS to expand trade in national currencies and work towards a more inclusive global economic framework, as excessive dependence on existing financial systems has left emerging economies vulnerable to political shocks.
Pezeshkian stressed that resilience, cooperation, and sustainability must be translated into practical action, highlighting Iran's geopolitical position and energy capacities that could contribute to developing trade and energy corridors among BRICS members. He called for transforming the capacities of the Global South into shared capabilities and warned against development that increases inequality or transfers costs to future generations.
The Iranian leader also called for BRICS to play a more effective role in defending national sovereignty and the prohibition of the use of force, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon.
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