Brics hammers out joint declaration after India bridges Iran-UAE chasm

Key Points:

• BRICS leaders reached a consensus on a 140-paragraph New Delhi Declaration after late-night negotiations, overcoming sharp differences between the UAE and Iran over the West Asia conflict through a rare leader-level meeting.
• The declaration expressed serious concerns over attacks on civilian and peaceful nuclear infrastructure, implicitly criticizing US-Israeli actions against Iran, which was crucial for Iran's agreement.
• The statement emphasized zero tolerance for terrorism, strongly condemning the Pahalgam terrorist attack and reaffirming commitment to combating terrorism in all forms, including cross-border movements and financing.
• BRICS expressed deep concern over ongoing violence in Gaza, calling for halting forced displacement of Palestinians and opposing arrangements that may legitimize or prolong occupation.
• The declaration supported comprehensive UN reforms to make the Security Council more democratic and representative, especially increasing developing countries' representation, but did not mention the Ukraine war.