AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBRICS Summit Diplomacy: BRICS leaders in New Delhi adopted the “New Delhi Declaration,” urging maximum restraint in the Middle East, calling for protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, opposing forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, and warning against attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities. China’s Positioning: Xi Jinping told BRICS to reject protectionism and oppose sovereignty violations, adding that the Middle East war is causing serious losses across the region. Iran-Hormuz Talks: Iran and Gulf states are set to meet in Oman to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, but officials say no signed deal is expected; Bahrain says it will not attend until ties with Iran are restored. Red Sea Pressure: Qatar condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian and economic sites and renewed Red Sea targeting, while BRICS also backed de-escalation as shipping risks grow. Energy Shock Ripple: Oil and fuel markets remain tense as Middle East disruptions feed supply fears, with reports pointing to higher global shipping rates and rising costs. UAE-India Trade Push: The UAE and India expanded economic cooperation, including logistics corridors and IMEC-linked initiatives, as bilateral trade topped $100B for a second straight year.
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