BRICS New Delhi Declaration 2026 Calls For Gaza Ceasefire, Palestine Statehood & Global Economic Cooperation
New Delhi: The BRICS summit on Saturday issued a joint declaration where the focus remained on the Israel-Palestine issue. The member nations expressed their “firm opposition to the forced displacement, temporary or permanent, under any pretext, of any of the Palestinian population from the Occupied Palestinian Territory, as well as any geographic or demographic changes to the territory of the…
The BRICS summit concluded its meeting with a joint declaration that called for a ceasefire in Gaza, the establishment of a Palestinian state, and global economic cooperation. The member nations strongly opposed the forced displacement and territorial changes of Palestinians and condemned any violation of international law. They urged for the immediate cessation of practices that undermine legal norms and hinder a just peace, including the Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip.
The declaration also advocated for the implementation of UNSC Resolution 2803, which supports the Gaza Peace Plan and the creation of a Palestinian government in Gaza. The BRICS nations stressed the importance of maintaining a ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip, recalling South Africa's case against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
They expressed their support for Palestine's full membership in the United Nations and called for the establishment of a sovereign, independent, and viable Palestinian State within the internationally recognized 1967 borders, including East Jerusalem as its capital. The declaration emphasized the need for maximum restraint in West Asia and called for increased efforts towards lasting peace, security, and stability in the region through dialogue and diplomacy.
Concerns over nuclear risks were also addressed, with the declaration urging the establishment of a nuclear-free zone in West Asia and the involvement of all parties to work constructively towards this goal. The BRICS nations condemned unilateral coercive measures, such as unilateral economic sanctions and secondary sanctions, which had negative implications for human rights, development, health, food security, and environmental challenges.
The declaration also highlighted the rise of unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures and stressed the importance of enhancing the World Trade Organization's (WTO) responsiveness to trade disruptions and addressing the needs of emerging markets and developing economies. In conclusion, Prime Minister Modi announced the unanimous adoption of the BRICS New Delhi Declaration 2026 after receiving nods from all member nations.
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