Jaishankar Warns Unilateral Sanctions Hurt Developing Nations, Calls for Gaza Ceasefire at BRICS

The meeting brought together counterparts from Iran, Russia, Brazil, Indonesia and South Africa. The gathering comes amid rising global concerns over energy supply disruptions linked to the conflict.

He warned that the West Asia conflict threatens maritime traffic and energy infrastructure, highlighting regional fragility. He stressed that uninterrupted movement through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea is essential for global economic stability.

Jaishankar stated that cross‑border terrorism breaches international relations principles and that zero tolerance for terrorism must be universal. He called the norm uncompromising and applicable to all states.

He emphasized that addressing these challenges requires coordinated action among BRICS members, noting that divergent national interests should not impede collective security.

Such coordination could shape future BRICS statements on global governance.

His call for a sustained Gaza ceasefire and a two‑state solution reflects New Delhi’s effort to balance relations with competing powers.

Watch for how BRICS members respond to these proposals and whether any joint statements emerge on sanctions reform or maritime security in the coming weeks.