BRICS Ministers Criticize Protectionism, Condemn Israeli Strikes

The BRICS foreign ministers, representing Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, have issued a joint statement condemning rising protectionism and unilateral trade measures. The ministers expressed concern that such actions threaten the global economy and marginalize the Global South. The statement highlighted the ministers' commitment to a "fair, just, equitable, democratic, and representative international order." They also condemned the recent Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip, calling for the protection of civilian lives and the upholding of international law. The BRICS ministers emphasized the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation and the rules-based international system to address global challenges. They reaffirmed their support for the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and non-interference in the internal affairs of states. The joint statement reflects the BRICS nations' shared perspective on pressing global issues and their collective effort to promote a more inclusive and balanced global governance framework.