Xi Jinping Says Iran-US Conflict Does Not Serve Common Interests, Urges BRICS Action
Xi Jinping Opposes Iran-US War, Urges BRICS To Defend Sovereignty
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that the war in the Middle East does not serve the “common interests” of the international community, according to Chinese state media. Xi made the remarks while addressing the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, where he called on BRICS countries to uphold sovereignty and address major international conflicts through greater cooperation. His comments came against the backdrop of the Iran-US conflict and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Xi arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to attend the BRICS Summit, marking his first visit to India in seven years.
His presence at the summit has drawn significant attention as leaders of the grouping discuss global political and economic developments amid heightened international tensions. The gathering comes at a time when conflicts in different regions are placing pressure on diplomatic efforts and raising concerns over their wider impact on international stability. The Chinese president’s remarks on the Middle East conflict focused on the broader consequences of war and the need for countries to protect their sovereignty. According to the report by Chinese state media, Xi said the ongoing conflict does not serve common interests.
His comments placed the Middle East crisis alongside other major international challenges being discussed by BRICS countries, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The remarks came as the BRICS Summit brought together leaders and representatives to discuss issues affecting the global order. The grouping has increasingly positioned itself as an important platform for cooperation among emerging economies, with discussions extending beyond economic matters to international political and security developments. The conflicts involving Iran and the United States, as well as Russia and Ukraine, have added urgency to discussions about sovereignty, diplomacy and the role of multilateral institutions.
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Xi also called on BRICS countries to defend sovereignty, linking the principle to the wider need for cooperation in addressing international disputes. His appeal comes amid growing geopolitical divisions and competing positions over conflicts in different regions. By raising the issue at the BRICS forum, Xi placed the principle of sovereignty within a broader discussion on how member countries should respond to international crises and developments affecting global security. The Chinese president’s visit to India has also added diplomatic significance to the summit. Xi’s arrival came as BRICS leaders gathered in New Delhi for the 18th edition of the summit, with India hosting the meeting.
His participation provides an opportunity for discussions between major emerging economies at a time when international relations are being shaped by conflicts, strategic competition and debates over the future of global governance. The comments on the Middle East war therefore formed part of a broader message on international cooperation and sovereignty at the BRICS gathering. Xi said the conflict does not serve common interests, according to Chinese state media, while urging BRICS countries to stand up for sovereignty. With the summit taking place against the backdrop of the Iran-US and Russia-Ukraine wars, the remarks highlighted the growing importance of international diplomacy and cooperation in responding to major global conflicts.
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