BRICS countries approved the Final Declaration at the Summit held in Brazil

Published at: 06/07/2025 05:36 PM

The member countries of the BRICS countries adopted a final declaration of the summit that will be held in Brazil this Sunday, July 6 and will end this Monday, according to the Russia Today website.

It specifies that the document consists of 126 points and reaffirms the commitment of member States to the BRICS spirit of mutual respect and understanding, sovereign equality, solidarity, democracy, openness, inclusion, collaboration and consensus.

Among the issues addressed, the BRICS leaders in the joint statement expressed hope that the ongoing efforts to resolve the Ukrainian conflict will lead to a peaceful settlement.

“We recall our national positions on the conflict in Ukraine, expressed in relevant forums, such as the Security Council and the UN General Assembly. We note with appreciation the relevant proposals for mediation and good offices, including the establishment of the African Peace Initiative and the Group of Friends of Peace, aimed at the peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. We hope that current efforts will lead to a sustainable peace agreement,” the document states.

In addition, Member States “strongly condemned the attacks on bridges and railway infrastructure deliberately directed against civilians in the provinces of Bryansk, Kursk and Voronezh of the Russian Federation on May 31, June 1 and 5, 2025, which caused numerous civilian casualties, including children”.

On Palestine, the document reiterates “deep concern about the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, given the resumption of continuous Israeli attacks on Gaza and the obstruction of the entry of humanitarian aid”.

In this context, “respect for international law” was demanded and “all violations of international humanitarian law, including the use of famine as a method of war”, were condemned.

“We urge the parties to participate in good faith in new negotiations to achieve an immediate, permanent and unconditional ceasefire, the total withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip and all other parts of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, the release of all hostages and detainees held in violation of international law, and the sustained and unimpeded access and delivery of humanitarian aid,” the text continues.

It was also emphasized that “the Gaza Strip is an inseparable part of the Occupied Palestinian Territory”, and “the importance of unifying the West Bank and the Gaza Strip under the Palestinian Authority” was emphasized, reaffirming the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, including the right to their independent State.

Regarding the military attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran, carried out in June by Israel and the United States, “constitute a violation of international law and the UN Charter,” the statement said.

BRICS representatives expressed their “deep concern over the subsequent escalation of the security situation in the Middle East”, as well as “deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure and nuclear facilities for peaceful purposes under the full safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in violation of international law and relevant IAEA resolutions”.

Another subject discussed was multipolarity, about which the document highlights that, in the context of the current realities of a multipolar world, “it is of the utmost importance that developing countries intensify their efforts to promote dialogue and consultation for a fairer and more equitable global governance, as well as mutually beneficial relations between States”.

Stresses that multipolarity can expand opportunities for developing countries and emerging markets to exploit their constructive potential and ensure that globalization and inclusive and equitable economic cooperation benefit everyone.

“We stress the importance of the Global South as an engine of positive change, in particular in the face of serious international challenges, including deepening geopolitical tensions, rapid economic recessions and technological changes, protectionist measures and migratory problems,” said the group's leaders.

The meeting, which would be the most important event of the BRICS in 2025 and which is being held at the Museum of Modern Art (MAM), involves heads of state, ministers and advisors from member countries, as well as invited delegations.

The block, originally formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has expanded its ranks in recent years. The five founders are now joined, in addition to Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia.

Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda and Uzbekistan are listed as partners.