India maintained its consistent stand on Palestine at the BRICS meet, but sharp differences among member nations prevented a unified position on the ongoing West Asia conflict.

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• BRICS meeting in New Delhi failed to reach consensus on the West Asia conflict due to sharp differences among member countries directly or indirectly involved in the situation.
• India, as the current chair of BRICS, attempted to build a common position, but disagreements, particularly involving member alignments, led to the release of only a chair’s statement.
• India reiterated that its position on Palestine remains unchanged, continuing to support a two-state solution ensuring peaceful coexistence of Israel and Palestine.
• The two-state solution advocates the creation of an independent and sovereign Palestine alongside Israel, based on internationally accepted principles and United Nations resolutions.
• Differences among BRICS members over the US-Israel-Iran tensions and broader Middle East conflict prevented the adoption of a joint declaration at the meeting.
• India had earlier aligned with the Arab League in January 2026, reaffirming commitment to a just, lasting peace and recognition of Palestinian rights under international law.
• The Sharm el-Sheikh summit and UN Security Council Resolution 2803 were cited as recent efforts toward ceasefire and stability in the Gaza region.
• The outcome reflects growing geopolitical divisions within BRICS, highlighting challenges in achieving unified diplomatic positions on complex global security and conflict issues.