BRICS Foreign Ministers agree on independent, viable Palestinian state within pre-1967 borders.
The BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting reaffirmed the grouping's call for an "independent and viable state of Palestine" within the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. While there was consensus on Palestinian statehood, other issues led to disagreements, preventing a Joint Statement and resulting in a 'Chair's Statement and Outcome Document'. Significant disagreements arose between the UAE and Iran, particularly concerning the Gaza Strip and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi blamed a BRICS member (implied to be UAE) for blocking anti-Israel positions and providing help to the U.S. and Israel.
Key Points
- BRICS Foreign Ministers reaffirmed their support for an independent and viable state of Palestine, based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
- The meeting did not issue a Joint Statement due to significant disagreements among members on various issues, particularly between the UAE and Iran.
- Iran's Foreign Minister criticized an unnamed BRICS member for allegedly blocking anti-Israel positions and aiding the U.S. and Israel.
- Discussions also touched upon the situation in the Gaza Strip and the strategic importance of the Bab Al-Mandab Strait and Red Sea.
- The 'Chair's Statement and Outcome Document' noted differing views among members regarding the West Asia/Middle East region.
Exam Facts
- BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting held in New Delhi.
- Palestine statehood: within pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as capital.
- Outcome: 'Chair's Statement and Outcome Document' instead of a Joint Statement.
- Iranian Foreign Minister: Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
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