BRICS Members Express Concern Over West Asia Crisis; Urge To Protect Civilians & Infrastructure

BRICS Member Nations have expressed deep concern over the continued escalation of tensions in West Asia and called for exercising maximum restraint, as well as avoiding actions that could further aggravate the situation.

In the Joint Declaration which was unanimously adopted today at the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum held in New Delhi, the member countries urged to ensure the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations in their entirety and interconnectedness, including respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the States.

The BRICS member countries encourage increasing efforts, through dialogue and diplomacy, towards a long-term understanding that will contribute to lasting peace, security and stability in the region. The also stressed on the need to work together to maintain smooth flow of global trade, supply chains and energy, in accordance with applicable international law.

BRICS Member Nations have also reaffirmed their commitment to reforming global governance by promoting a more just, equitable, democratic and accountable international and multilateral system in the spirit of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits. They acknowledged that multipolarity and multilateralism can expand opportunities for Emerging Markets and Developing Countries to realise their potential. .

The BRICS nations have expressed strong condemnation of any acts of terrorism as criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, whenever, and by whomsoever committed. BRICS nations have condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22nd of April in 2025, during which 26 people were killed and many more injured.

Recognising the urgency of addressing climate change, the BRICS member countries called for intensifying efforts, through dialogue and international cooperation, to implement nationally determined contributions (NDCs), strengthen mitigation and adaptation efforts, and promote just transition pathways.

The Presiding Officers and representatives of the Parliaments of the BRICS member countries namely Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, the Russian Federation, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates attended the two day 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum under the theme Fostering Parliaments For People-Centric Development. BRICS nations also congratulated the Parliament of India for the successful hosting of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum and expressed their gratitude for the hospitality by the Parliament and the People of India.(updated on 27th October 2026)