by Russian TASS News Agency
The leaders of the BRICS member countries supported a comprehensive reform of the United Nations (UN), including its Security Council, to make it more democratic, representative and effective, according to the Kazan Declaration adopted following the BRICS Summit.
The document contains 134 points covering 43 pages. The key topics include further development of the association, position on various global issues, sanctions, settlement of regional crises, including in Ukraine and the Middle East.
TASS has gathered the major provisions of the declaration.
The UN
The BRICS leaders expressed their support for comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including its Security Council, with the aim of making it more democratic, representative, and effective. They also emphasized that the UN should play a key role in the global management of artificial intelligence.
Sanctions
Conflicts
The BRICS leaders expressed concern about “the rise of violence and continuing armed conflicts in different parts of the world including those that have significant impact at both regional and international levels.”
They reaffirmed their “commitment to the peaceful resolution of disputes through diplomacy, mediation, inclusive dialogue and consultations in a coordinated and cooperative manner.”
The BRICS countries expressed concern over the escalation in the Middle East, including Israeli attacks, namely the one on the Iranian embassy in Damascus.
The terrorist attack on Lebanon involving the use of communications equipment, including pagers, was also condemned.
The leaders supported the establishment of the sovereign State of Palestine within the internationally recognized 1967 borders and its admission to the UN.
The BRICS countries “noted with satisfaction” the proposals to settle the Ukrainian conflict. They also recalled national positions on the issue.