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BRICS nations push for uninterrupted energy supplies amid Middle East tensions
The BRICS grouping has called for maximum diplomatic restraint to ensure stable global energy markets and resilient infrastructure, amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The appeal comes as member nations seek to protect their economies from potential energy supply disruptions.
LSN India ·
BRICS nations have jointly urged the international community to exercise maximum restraint and pursue diplomatic solutions to prevent further destabilization of global energy markets, according to the Delhi Declaration released following their latest deliberations.
The statement reflects growing concerns among the grouping's members—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—about the impact of geopolitical tensions in West Asia on energy security and economic stability. As major energy consumers and traders, BRICS nations are particularly vulnerable to supply disruptions that could affect their development goals and inflation trajectories.
The declaration emphasizes the need for maintaining the smooth flow of energy supplies across international markets and strengthening resilient infrastructure to withstand external shocks. The grouping has stressed that sustained energy availability at stable prices is essential for supporting growth in developing economies and maintaining predictable supply chains.
With several BRICS members heavily dependent on energy imports from the Middle East, the statement underscores the bloc's strategic interest in regional de-escalation. The call for diplomatic solutions reflects BRICS nations' broader commitment to multilateral approaches in addressing global challenges and their preference for negotiated settlements over military confrontation.