BRICS leaders call for calm in Middle East at New Delhi summit

Members of the 11‑nation BRICS bloc gathered in New Delhi on Saturday and, after overcoming earlier divisions, issued a joint statement urging calm in the Middle East. The summit, attended by leaders from China, Russia, Iran, India and other member states, highlighted a shared concern that the ongoing conflict “does not serve the common interests of the international community,” a sentiment voiced by Chinese President Xi Jinping during his remarks to the assembly.

The declaration reflects BRICS’ attempt to present a unified diplomatic stance amid heightened tensions in the region, signaling that the group’s major powers are seeking to influence the broader geopolitical discourse. By calling for restraint and emphasizing collective interests, the bloc aims to position itself as a constructive actor in efforts to de‑escalate the Middle East war.