Members of the BRICS group of nations say in a declaration that they are committed to implementing the Paris climate agreement and there cannot be a military solution to Syria’s conflict.
The statement commits to Syria’s “territorial integrity.” It also supports a two-state solution for Israel.
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Members of the BRICS group of nations say in a declaration that they are committed to implementing the Paris climate agreement and there cannot be a military solution to Syria’s conflict.
The statement expresses “serious concern” with the possibility of an arms race in space, and says negotiation of a binding multilateral instrument for the issue is urgently needed. It also calls for reforming the World Trade Organization to guarantee its efficacy.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin greets the media prior to a meeting of leaders of the BRICS emerging economies at the Itamaraty palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP PhotoPavel Golovkin, Pool)
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the media prior to a meeting of leaders of the BRICS emerging economies at the Itamaraty palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP PhotoPavel Golovkin, Pool)
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa greets the media prior to a meeting of leaders of the BRICS emerging economies at the Itamaraty palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP PhotoPavel Golovkin, Pool)
China's President Xi Jinping greets the media prior to a meeting of leaders of the BRICS emerging economies at the Itamaraty palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP PhotoPavel Golovkin, Pool)
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro greets the media prior to a meeting of leaders of the BRICS emerging economies at the Itamaraty palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP PhotoPavel Golovkin, Pool)
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, right, welcomes Russia's President Vladimir Putin to a meeting of leaders of the BRICS emerging economies at the Itamaraty palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP Photo Eraldo Peres)
From left to right, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, China's President Xi Jinping, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro pose for a photo at the BRICS emerging economies at the Itamaraty palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP PhotoPavel Golovkin, Pool)
Russia's President Vladimir Putin gestures as he arrives to attend a meeting of leaders of the BRICS emerging economies at the Itamaraty palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP PhotoPavel Golovkin, Pool)
Leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have issued the declaration at a summit in Brasilia. The statement stresses commitment to shoring up multilateralism and preserving the United Nation’s role in international issues, echoing earlier speeches from the leaders.
From left to right, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, China's President Xi Jinping, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro pose for a photo at the BRICS emerging economies at the Itamaraty palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP PhotoPavel Golovkin, Pool)
The statement expresses “serious concern” with the possibility of an arms race in space, and says negotiation of a binding multilateral instrument for the issue is urgently needed. It also calls for reforming the World Trade Organization to guarantee its efficacy.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin, left, and Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro walk to attend the meeting of the BRICS emerging economies at the Itamaraty palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP PhotoPavel Golovkin, Pool)
Russia's President Vladimir Putin greets the media prior to a meeting of leaders of the BRICS emerging economies at the Itamaraty palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP PhotoPavel Golovkin, Pool)
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the media prior to a meeting of leaders of the BRICS emerging economies at the Itamaraty palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP PhotoPavel Golovkin, Pool)
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa greets the media prior to a meeting of leaders of the BRICS emerging economies at the Itamaraty palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP PhotoPavel Golovkin, Pool)
China's President Xi Jinping greets the media prior to a meeting of leaders of the BRICS emerging economies at the Itamaraty palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP PhotoPavel Golovkin, Pool)
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro greets the media prior to a meeting of leaders of the BRICS emerging economies at the Itamaraty palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP PhotoPavel Golovkin, Pool)
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, right, welcomes Russia's President Vladimir Putin to a meeting of leaders of the BRICS emerging economies at the Itamaraty palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP Photo Eraldo Peres)
From left to right, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, China's President Xi Jinping, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro pose for a photo at the BRICS emerging economies at the Itamaraty palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP PhotoPavel Golovkin, Pool)
Russia's President Vladimir Putin gestures as he arrives to attend a meeting of leaders of the BRICS emerging economies at the Itamaraty palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP PhotoPavel Golovkin, Pool)