BRICS foreign ministers have called for an urgent peaceful settlement in Afghanistan to enhance regional security and stability, according to a joint statement issued following their meeting in Nizhny Novgorod.
Urgent Peaceful Settlement in Afghanistan
Kabul 24: The BRICS foreign ministers emphasized the need for an immediate and peaceful resolution in Afghanistan to strengthen regional security and stability. They urged for more visible and verifiable measures to ensure that the territory of Afghanistan is not used by terrorists.
Humanitarian Assistance and Fundamental Rights
Apart from advocating for a peaceful Afghanistan, the ministers stressed the need to provide urgent and uninterrupted humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people. They also emphasized the importance of safeguarding the fundamental rights of all Afghans, including women, girls, and different ethnic groups.
BRICS Expansion and Regional Security
The meeting marked the first ministerial gathering following BRICS expansion in 2023, when Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE joined Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa as full-fledged BRICS members. The expansion is expected to further strengthen regional security and cooperation among member nations.
Key Points from the Joint Statement
The ministers emphasized the need for an urgent peaceful settlement in Afghanistan to strengthen regional security and stability.
They advocated for Afghanistan as an independent, united, and peaceful state free from terrorism, war, and drugs.
They urged for more visible and verifiable measures to ensure that the territory of Afghanistan is not used by terrorists.
The ministers stressed the need to provide urgent and uninterrupted humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people.
They emphasized the importance of safeguarding the fundamental rights of all Afghans, including women, girls, and different ethnic groups.
The joint statement reflects the collective commitment of BRICS member nations to promote regional security, stability, and cooperation, particularly in the context of the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan.
