BRICS endorses healthy-lifestyle mission

Leaders reaffirmed WTO reform, special and differential treatment for developing members, and Ethiopia’s and Iran’s WTO accession bids.

The declaration criticized unilateral coercive measures contrary to international law and identified harm to development, health and food security in targeted states.

The declaration supported Palestinian self-determination and return, opposed forced displacement, and called for aid access in Gaza and full respect for UNRWA’s mandate.

Leaders called for a permanent ceasefire, urgent humanitarian access and an African-led basis for conflict resolution.

The declaration welcomed a dedicated subgroup for a BRICS integrated early warning system for mass infectious diseases and emphasized surveillance and rapid response.

The declaration welcomed a proposed expert working group on traditional, complementary and integrative medicine, with attention to evidence, quality and safety.

Leaders acknowledged further work on the proposed BRICS Grain Exchange and food reserves and drought-resilient seeds. The exchange remained under discussion.

Leaders recognized varied national energy needs and common but differentiated responsibilities while supporting energy security and lower emissions.

The declaration called for fair supply chains, benefit sharing and value addition in resource-rich countries while preserving sovereignty over mineral resources.

Leaders welcomed principles for assessing export-oriented MSME credit and a Jaipur agreement to study invoice discounting for working capital. The financing mechanism was a study, not a live...