With around 30 countries represented at the bloc’s 16th summit, the usual joint statement contained few details about the current military situation in the host country, unlike in the Middle East.
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As promised by the heads of state present at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, a joint declaration, written and approved by the nine members of the bloc, was published this Wednesday under the theme “Strengthening multilateralism for global development and security.” just.” However, in the 33 pages of the document there is only one mention of the conflict in Ukraine.
It is only in point 36, which appears in the area with the title “Strengthening cooperation for stability and security at the global and regional level”, which highlights the need for several countries to be guided by the United Nations Charter and in accordance with international law, that the issue be analyzed. They begin by emphasizing that all States that have expressed concern about the war in Ukraine during the various UN forums – including the Security Council and the General Assembly – “must act consistently in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations”, without move further. details, simply pointing the finger at the “purposes and principles” that those who condemn Russian behavior must follow. They conclude with a brief thanks to all the leaders who presented “relevant mediation proposalswith the objective of achieving a peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.”
Having closed the chapter on the war that continues on the outskirts of the territory where the different leaders met, mention is also made of the sanctions imposed by various entities, mainly on Russia and Iran, the nine BRICS countries, before describing them as “. illegal”, they share that they reveal themselves “deeply concerned” by its “disruptive” effect on the global economy and highlight its “negative impact on economic growth, health and food security.” In these “unilateral coercive measures” Almost 20,000 sanctions imposed since 2022 are includedto both individuals and groups, only in Russia. Also in Iran, at the end of this month, the European Union announced 14 more against Iran, for its involvement in supplying ballistic missiles and drones to Russian forces.
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Regarding the conflict in the Middle East, the statement is more detailed and highlights the presence at the meeting of Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority, and also of Masoud Pezeshkian, president of Iran, one of the most recent additions to the bloc. Topics such as the conflict between Gaza, Israel and Lebanon are presented, with a brief mention of the Houthis in Yemen and the situation in Syria. Starting with the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the nine leaders Condemn the “unprecedented escalation of violence” by the Israeli military forceswhich caused “large-scale deaths, displacement and widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure.” They call for an immediate, comprehensive and permanent ceasefire in the enclave, and also the release of all hostages held by both sides.. Regarding the “small amount” of humanitarian support entering Gaza and the attacks on employees of various UN organizations, the BRICS representatives denounce Israel’s behavior and call for the full implementation of the Security Council resolutions of the United Nations dedicated to these issues.
Likewise, they express their regret for the deaths in Lebanon, “derived from Israeli attacks on residential areas”, and also call for a ceasefire, in order to “preserve Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity” and “create conditions for a political and diplomatic resolution” that guarantees peace and stability in the region.
“We reaffirm our Support for the full membership of the State of Palestine in the United Nations.in the context of an unwavering commitment to the vision of the two-state solution,” reads point 30 of the document, in which the different leaders present announced their support for the establishment of a “sovereign, independent and viable” Palestinian statewith the same borders as in June 1967 and a scenario of peace and security, “next to” Israel.
The nine members of the bloc – Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates – were present at this 16th BRICS summit, as well as representatives from 20 other countries, such as Turkey, Venezuela and Saudi Arabia. In addition, the Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, will be one of the seven personalities who will meet with Vladimir Putin this Thursday, on the last day of the summit.
Source: Observadora
