BRICS leaders issued a joint statement calling on all parties in the Middle East to exercise the utmost restraint and avoid actions that could worsen the situation, emphasizing the use of dialogue and diplomacy.
On 14 Sep 2026 GMT+7, BRICS leaders began a two-day summit in New Delhi, the capital of India. The joint statement was endorsed on the first day, calling on all parties to exercise the highest restraint regarding the situation in the Middle East and to avoid any actions that might escalate tensions.
The statement also urged all countries to increase use of dialogue and diplomacy to build long-term understanding, leading to peace, security, and lasting stability in the Middle East. Sources revealed that during discussions on the Middle East situation, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and other member countries expressed differing views on certain issues.
Reports stated that the wording of the statement was finalized through behind-the-scenes coordination among member countries, and the document did not explicitly name the United States or Israel.