During a speech at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Xi Jinping addressed the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, urging member nations to focus on a political solution and a comprehensive ceasefire. He pointed out that the Palestinian issue remains central to the region's challenges and advocated for the implementation of a two-state solution with Israel.
Xi's remarks come at a time when China, as Iran's largest trading partner, faces potential impacts from U.S. sanctions aimed at isolating Iran economically. The sanctions, part of 'Operation Economic Outcast,' could affect China's energy imports, although its previous stockpiling has helped stabilize energy prices.
The BRICS bloc, which includes countries like Brazil, Russia, India, and South Africa, was formed to counter Western influence and has expanded to include nations such as Iran and the UAE.
Xi's call for cooperation among BRICS members to achieve peace in the Middle East could have significant implications for international relations and energy markets, especially with President Trump's upcoming meeting with Xi