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27 Apr 2026


UAE–Iran differences stall BRICS joint statement

Dispute over Israel–Palestine language and member disagreements derail consensus at Delhi BRICS mee

A BRICS officials’ meeting in New Delhi failed to issue a joint statement due to differences between UAE and Iran and disagreement over wording on the Israel–Palestine issue. India’s attempt to soften language also faced resistance, leading to a chair’s summary instead.