Key facts
- BRICS nations adopted a joint declaration urging 'maximum restraint' in the Middle East.
- The declaration also expressed concern over trade distortions.
BRICS urges 'maximum restraint' in Middle East, Xi pushes AI cooperation
IN SHORT
BRICS nations adopted a joint declaration urging "maximum restraint" in the Middle East amid renewed fighting in the Gulf region. Chinese President Xi Jinping also proposed initiatives to deepen cooperation in areas like AI and smart manufacturing, aiming to bolster the bloc's global influence.
Who's Involved
BRICS
adopted a joint declaration urging 'maximum restraint' in the Middle East
Xi Jinping
urged BRICS to act as peacemakers in the Middle East
China
will take the lead in establishing a BRICS AI Open Source Zone
Narendra Modi
said benefits of BRICS solutions should be accessible to the Global South
Vladimir Putin
called BRICS a powerful driving force for a fairer world order
Masoud Pezeshkian
met Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to discuss de-escalation
↳ Why This Matters
The BRICS bloc's push for greater global influence and cooperation on issues ranging from Middle East stability to AI development signals a potential shift in the international order, challenging existing geopolitical and economic structures.