Brics forum concerned over West Asia tensions, calls for max restraint
The Brics Parliamentary Forum has issued a joint declaration calling for restraint and diplomacy regarding the ongoing tensions in West Asia. The group condemned attacks on civilians and emphasized the importance of maintaining global supply chains and energy security.
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The declaration highlights the diplomatic efforts of the Brics bloc to maintain regional stability despite internal differences between member nations like Iran and the UAE.
NEW DELHI: In a joint declaration Tuesday, Brics Parliamentary Forum expressed deep concern over the continued escalation of tensions in West Asia, calling for exercise of maximum restraint and condemning attacks on civilians in Brics member-states. The declaration strongly Pahalgam terror attack, while rejecting double standards in fighting terrorism.It saw participation by both Iran and the UAE.The declaration, announced by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, built upon the Brics leaders’ summit consensus in Sept on the West Asia conflict that followed tense negotiations because of differences between the UAE and Iran.“We…
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