BRICS Talks End Without Joint Statement as Iran War Divides Member Nations
May 2026 | By Azad News
A two-day meeting of BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi concluded without a joint statement on Friday, highlighting growing divisions within the block over the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
India, which hosted the meeting, instead released a chair’s statement acknowledging that member countries held differing views regarding the situation in West Asia and the broader Middle East.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had pushed for BRICS to formally condemn the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, but disagreements among members reportedly prevented consensus.
Without directly naming the United Arab Emirates, Araghchi suggested that one member state blocked parts of the proposed statement related to the conflict.
Iran has accused the UAE of allowing American military operations linked to the war, while Tehran has repeatedly targeted US military installations located in the Gulf region since hostilities began earlier this year.
According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, BRICS members emphasized the importance of resolving international disputes through dialogue, diplomacy, and political engagement while supporting broader conflict-prevention efforts.
The chair’s statement also stressed the importance of regional organisations in maintaining peace and promoting peaceful settlements to international crises.
On the issue of Palestine, the BRICS ministers reiterated that the Gaza Strip remains an inseparable part of the occupied Palestinian territory and supported efforts to unify Gaza and the West Bank under the Palestinian Authority.
However, India noted that one member country also expressed reservations regarding parts of the Gaza-related section of the statement.
The meeting additionally focused on broader global challenges, including geopolitical tensions, economic instability, technological transformation, protectionism, and migration pressures affecting developing nations.
BRICS currently includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates.
Conclusion
The inability of BRICS nations to issue a unified statement underscores the growing diplomatic challenges facing the bloc as geopolitical tensions and regional rivalries increasingly shape international cooperation.
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