The two-day meeting of BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi concluded without a joint statement after disagreements emerged over the ongoing Iran war. Host nation India issued only a chair’s statement, noting that member states held differing views on the Middle East conflict. Tehran had urged the group to condemn what it described as a U.S.-Israel war against Iran and accused the United Arab Emirates of direct involvement in military operations against it.

According to India’s statement, BRICS members expressed varied positions on ending the war and emphasized respect for state sovereignty, regional integrity, adherence to international law, and the protection of civilian lives. The statement also reaffirmed that Gaza is an integral part of the occupied Palestinian territories and underscored the importance of unifying the West Bank and Gaza under the Palestinian Authority. Support for Palestinian self-determination and the creation of an independent state was reiterated, though one member country reportedly objected to the Gaza reference.

As the 2026 BRICS chair, India’s statement concluded by calling for unity among developing nations in addressing global crises.