BRICS Summit Statement Speaks Out Strongly Against Unilateral Sanctions

Flags of the BRICS countries. X/ @pueblopatriota

October 23, 2024 Hour: 10:16 am

The BRICS countries also endorsed the use of national currencies so as to reduce their dependence on the U.S. dollar.

On Wednesday, the 16th BRICS summit concluded its plenary meeting with the release of a joint declaration consisting of 134 points, highlighting proposals to reform the United Nations Security Council in order to make the institution more inclusive and representative of developing countries.

Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that the document also reflects the bloc’s concerns about the impact of unilateral sanctions on the global economy. The BRICS members also endorsed the use of national currencies so as to reduce their dependence on the U.S. dollar. The following are some key points from the final BRICS declaration resulting from the Kazan Summit:

– The BRICS consider it important to expand their strategic partnership based on shared interests.

– The BRICS call for strengthening the non-proliferation regime and recognize its role in global stability.

– The BRICS are concerned about the negative impact of illegitimate sanctions on the world economy.

– The BRICS urged for greater participation of least-developed countries in global processes. The group welcomes the interest of Global South countries in unification.

– The BRICS expressed concern over the escalation of violence and the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, calling for a ceasefire.

– The BRICS called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages who are being illegally held in the region. The BRICS countries support Palestine’s adoption as a full member of the United Nations.

– The BRICS reject the political use of cooperation in the fight against transnational crime.

– The BRICS called for the implementation of the United Nations resolution that urges states to prevent weapons from falling into the hands of terrorists.

– The BRICS are considering mediation proposals to resolve the conflict in Ukraine through dialogue.

– The BRICS reaffirm their commitment to multilateralism and the preservation of the central role of the United Nations in the international system.