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BRICS foreign ministers push ceasefire and safe shipping as West Asia tensions risk global energy disruption
International
Published on 14 May 2026
Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea shipping stayed central
BRICS foreign ministers met in New Delhi to forge a common stance on the West Asia crisis, with India stressing dialogue, diplomacy, territorial sovereignty, and—above all—uninterrupted maritime navigation. The Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea were repeatedly flagged as chokepoints vulnerable to tensions that could disrupt energy infrastructure and global trade. The meeting also tackled Gaza’s humanitarian catastrophe, calling for a sustained ceasefire and humanitarian access. India reiterated support for a two-state solution amid concerns over recent policy messaging.
- Meeting in New Delhi opened as BRICS chairs and prepares a mid-September summit
- Safe, unimpeded maritime flows through Hormuz and the Red Sea were highlighted
- Ministers urged dialogue and diplomacy to end the West Asia war despite UAE-Iran differences
- Gaza discussion focused on humanitarian access and a sustained ceasefire
- India reiterated support for a two-state solution for Palestine after concerns about recent shifts
- Jaishankar warned tensions could affect energy, food and fertilizer security and growth
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