Hot Topic № 7 (18), 2025. What BRICS Offers the World: Key Quotes on Security

Hot Topic

On July 6, 2025, the BRICS countries adopted a declaration that sets the tone for the global agenda. At the center is security: wars, diplomacy, nuclear threats, terrorism, cyberspace, the Middle East, Ukraine, and Africa. Clear positions were voiced – without vagueness. Condemnation of attacks on civilians. A call to reform the UN Security Council. Support for dialogue instead of force. A demand to respect international law and reject double standards. These are not just words – this is a declaration of a new voice of the Global South in matters of peace and security.

At PIR Center, we selected the most important points – here are the key quotes related to international security.

We express concern about ongoing conflicts in many parts of the world and the current state of polarization and fragmentation in the international order

We underscore that security among all countries is indivisible and reiterate our commitment to the peaceful resolution of international disputes through dialogue, consultation and diplomacy

We encourage the active role of regional organizations in conflict prevention and resolution and support all efforts conducive to the peaceful settlement of crises

We reiterate the need for invigorating the system of disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation and for preserving its integrity and effectiveness to achieve global stability and international peace and security

We stress the significant contribution of nuclear-weapon-free zones to the strengthening of the nuclear non-proliferation regime, reaffirm our support for and respect towards all existing nuclear-weapons free-zones…

We also reassert our support for ensuring the long-term sustainability of outer space activities and prevention of an arms race in outer space…

We reaffirm our commitment to the promotion of an open, secure, stable, accessible, peaceful, and interoperable ICT environment

We commend the adoption by the General Assembly of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime…

We express strong condemnation of any acts of terrorism as criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation…

We reaffirm our commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations…

We call for an expeditious finalization and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in the UN framework

We highlight the importance of mediation and preventive diplomacy as essential tools to avoid crises and prevent their escalation…

We strongly condemn all violations of international humanitarian law, including deliberate attacks against civilians and civilian objects, including civilian infrastructure…

We condemn the military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran since 13 June 2025, which constitute a violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations…

We further express serious concern over deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities under full safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)…

We condemn in the strongest terms the attacks against bridges and railways infrastructure deliberately targeting civilians in Bryansk, Kursk and Voronezh regions of the Russian Federation…

We reaffirm our commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Syria…

We condemn the violence perpetrated in various Syria’s provinces among the country’s communities, the continuation of terrorist activities by ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda affiliates in Syria, including the recent bombing at Mar Elias Church and Rif Dimashq, and express sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims of these terrorist attacks. “We recall that the Gaza Strip is an inseparable part of the Occupied Palestinian Territory…

We reaffirm our support for the State of Palestine’s full membership in the United Nations…

We reiterate that the principle “African solutions to African problems” should continue to serve as the basis for conflict resolution on the African continent

We are deeply concerned over the situation in Sudan resulted in a humanitarian crisis and the growing risk of proliferation of extremism and terrorism…

Keywords: BRICS; Global Security

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E16/SHAH – 25/07/10