Global Security and Economic Cooperation

The Security Council and international financial institutions

must reflect the new realities of the world and

the real role of the countries of the Global South.

Third, turning multilateralism from a slogan into

action

through expanding trade in national currencies,

strengthening independent payment mechanisms, and

enhancing the role of institutions such as the New Development Bank

in the economic architecture of a more

balanced global order. Fourth, confronting

unilateral sanctions in a serious and practical manner.

Sanctions that in practice target not only governments but also

people, patients, children, and the path

of countries’ development.

Excellencies, developments in recent years have shown that

lasting security can no longer be based on security

for some and insecurity for others.

Lasting security is achieved when

countries’ sovereignty is respected and no

country can use its territory to

threaten and attack another. We in BRICS

must oppose the normalization of attacks on infrastructure

We must stand firm in protecting civilian and vital infrastructure.

The same principle applies to peaceful nuclear facilities as well.

These facilities must be immune from attack and

threats of attack, because putting them at risk

is not an issue limited merely to one

country, but rather a threat to international peace and security.

Ladies and gentlemen, the issue

of Palestine

is another test of the credibility of global governance.

The Palestinian people have the right to self-determination and to live in

security, and no just solution

will take shape without respect for their will.

BRICS must be a voice for justice and

play a more active role in ending the occupation and ensuring the legitimate rights of the people

of Palestine.

Mr. President, the Islamic Republic of Iran supports three trends in BRICS.

Strengthening members' political coordination in

defending the UN Charter and countries' sovereignty,

developing economic and financial cooperation independent of monopolistic instruments, and

strengthening cooperation in the fields of science,

Technology, energy, and food security for the benefit of

All members, especially countries of the Global South