A two-day meeting of foreign ministers from the BRICS nations concluded in New Delhi on Friday (May 15, 2026) without a joint statement because of “differing views among some members” on the situation in West Asia, host India said.
The differences highlighted the challenge of maintaining unity within the bloc as it seeks to expand its influence.
The Indian statement said members expressed “their respective national positions and shared a range of perspectives” on issues including sovereignty, maritime security and the protection of civilian infrastructure and civilian lives in the West Asia.
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It also included a footnote saying that “a member had reservations” about parts of sections dealing with Gaza and security in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
