BRICS Ministers Reaffirm Support for Palestinian Statehood

Although the meeting produced a Chair’s Statement, the ministers did not release a formal joint declaration.

This happened because one BRICS member reportedly disagreed with specific language related to the Gaza conflict included in India’s draft text. Differences in views regarding the wider West Asian situation prevented unanimous approval.

Despite this disagreement, the statement issued on 15 May 2026 reflected the majority position within the grouping.

Important Facts for Competitive Exams

Key Points for Students

• BRICS ministers supported an independent Palestinian state.
• The proposed borders are based on the pre-1967 lines.
• East Jerusalem was supported as the future capital of Palestine.
• Ministers demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
• BRICS also backed full UN membership for Palestine.
• No unanimous joint statement was issued because of disagreement among members.
• The Oslo Accords created the Palestinian Authority during the 1990s.
• The Green Line refers to the armistice boundaries before the 1967 Six-Day War.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What position did BRICS take on Palestine?

BRICS foreign ministers supported the creation of an independent Palestinian state within the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Q2. What is meant by the two-state solution?

The two-state solution proposes separate sovereign states for Israel and Palestine living peacefully alongside each other.

Q3. Why was no joint statement issued after the BRICS meeting?

One member objected to certain language related to Gaza in the Chair’s Statement, preventing unanimous approval.