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BRICS ministers fail to issue joint statement on conflict in Middle East.
A two-day meeting of BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi has ended without a joint statement due to differing views on the Middle East. According to host India, members expressed national positions on issues like sovereignty and maritime security. A footnote mentioned a member鈥檚 reservations about sections on Gaza and security in the Red Sea. Divisions have become more visible during the Iran war, especially between Iran and the UAE. On Thursday, Iran urged BRICS to condemn the U.S. and Israel for 鈥渦nlawful aggression.鈥� BRICS includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, the UAE, and Indonesia.
