BRICS nations called for the lifting of unilateral and secondary sanctions, deeming them illegal. Key points from the final declaration:

▪️ BRICS is committed to continuing work on establishing cross-border payment mechanisms and utilizing national currencies;

▪️ BRICS emphasized the role of the Global South as a driving force for positive change amidst serious international challenges;

▪️ BRICS nations welcomed the recognition of the enslavement of Africans as a grave crime;

▪️ BRICS nations will support the UN in fulfilling its mandate;

▪️ Developing nations must step up dialogue to build a system of equitable global governance;

▪️ BRICS nations expressed concern over rising risks of nuclear threats and conflict, and called for strengthening the non-proliferation regime;

▪️ BRICS nations reject any unilateral measures aimed at altering the legal and historical status of Jerusalem;

▪️ Multipolarity expands opportunities for developing nations to participate in equitable economic globalization;

▪️ BRICS nations stated that the proliferation of unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures threatens global trade;

▪️ BRICS nations are concerned about the trend of sharply rising global military spending.