Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Palestinian platforms: Settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque complex under the protection of the occupation police
Palestinian platforms: The IOF detonated a booby-trapped robot east of the al-Zaytoun neighborhood, south of Gaza City
Syrian Defense: We call on all parties in Sweida to cooperate with security forces and exercise restraint
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: The Lebanese Army is continuing its investigations and will later announce any information that does not affect the confidentiality of the investigation
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: It has not yet been determined whether the detainees belong to ISIS or another organization
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Around 10 people of different nationalities, including Lebanese nationals, were detained
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: The Lebanese army arrested a number of people in the Matn area of Mount Lebanon with possession it has not disclosed
Gaza Civil Defense spokesman: We have strong indications that there are martyrs, injuries, and trapped people in the Salah al-Din area
Gaza Civil Defense spokesman: Citizens should avoid Salah al-Din Street because anyone who approaches it is at risk of being directly targeted
Gaza Civil Defense spokesman: Reality is that there is a very limited retreat of the vehicles, with the occupation forces providing cover undeer fire up to Salah al-Din Street

BRICS FMs condemn unilateral protectionism, call for UN reforms

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: News websites
  • 29 Apr 2025 23:37
  • 1 Shares
3 Min Read

BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Rio condemned unilateral trade protectionism, called for lifting economic sanctions, reaffirmed support for UN Security Council reform, and denounced the terrorist attack in Kashmir.

Listen
  • x
  • Government representatives from BRICS countries and partner countries pose for a photo at the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting at the Itamaraty Palace in Rio de Janeiro, April 29, 2025. (AP)
    Government representatives from BRICS countries and partner countries pose for a photo at the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting at the Itamaraty Palace in Rio de Janeiro, April 29, 2025 (AP)

BRICS foreign ministers expressed serious concern over the rise of unjustified and unilateral protectionist measures that violate World Trade Organization (WTO) rules during a meeting in Rio de Janeiro on April 29.  In a joint declaration issued after the session, the ministers criticized such practices and called for the lifting of unilateral economic sanctions.

"The ministers expressed serious concern over the growth of unjustified unilateral protectionist measures that are inconsistent with WTO rules," the declaration stated. The BRICS nations also condemned unilateral efforts to undermine the work of international organizations.

Reforming the UNSC

The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to pursuing meaningful reform of the United Nations, particularly the Security Council. According to the declaration, BRICS countries support the resumption of discussions aimed at restructuring key UN bodies to reflect more equitable global representation and to achieve tangible progress.

"The ministers reaffirmed their urgent call for reform of the principal bodies of the United Nations... and support for resuming discussions on the reform of the UN Security Council," the document read.

Related News

EU plans WTO alternative as Trump escalates tariffs: FT

India proposes first retaliation measures against Trump’s tariffs

Medvedev proposes BRICS intl. court as alternative to 'flawed' ICC

In a similar context, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev recently proposed the creation of a new international legal body under the BRICS international court framework as an alternative to what he described as the "inefficient" and "irreversibly flawed" International Criminal Court (ICC).

In an article titled "Lost Illusions, or How the International Criminal Court has become a legal nonentity," Medvedev argued that the ICC's current role and structure have failed to deliver impartial justice and should be replaced.

Medvedev suggested that BRICS nations could lead the development of a new judicial body that aligns with the principles of the UN Charter, particularly emphasizing sovereign immunity in international law.

The Russian official accused the ICC of displaying "discriminatory blindness and hearing loss," focusing on less significant cases while allowing high-profile war criminals to evade prosecution.

Condemnation of Kashmir terror attack

The BRICS countries also strongly condemned the terrorist attack that took place on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir, India, which killed at least 26 people and injured many others.

"The ministers strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir," the declaration stated, extending condolences to the victims' families and calling for global cooperation in combating terrorism in all its forms.

Read more: Pakistan warns of 'imminent military incursion by India'

  • World Trade Organization
  • BRICS countries
  • sanctions
  • BRICS
  • ICC

Most Read

Hezbollah SG reveals war details on Al Mayadeen for the first time

Hezbollah SG reveals war details on Al Mayadeen for the first time

  • Politics
  • 8 Jul 2025
Major ambush in Gaza kills 6 Israeli troops, injures dozens

Major ambush in Gaza kills 5 Israeli troops, injures 14

  • Politics
  • 8 Jul 2025
Israeli soldiers are seen in Beit Hanoun ahead of an operation by the al-Qassam Brigades, undated (Al-Qassam Brigades Military Media)

'Israel' on blast as media exposes report discrepancies in Gaza ambush

  • Palestine
  • 8 Jul 2025
Yemen Navy sinks ETERNITY C ship, shares footage of operation

Yemen Navy sinks ETERNITY C ship, shares footage of operation

  • Politics
  • 9 Jul 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
The Freedom Flotilla ship Handala as it departs for Gaza, where it aims to break the maritime blockade at a port in Syracuse, Sicily in southern Italy on July 13, 2025. (AFP)
Palestine

Freedom Flotilla's Handala departs Sicily in bid to break Gaza siege

The container ship CMA CGM Laperouse, left, docks at the Georgia Ports Authority's Port of Savannah, Sept. 29, 2021, in Savannah, Ga (AP)
Politics

US shipbuilding woes deepen as tariffs, outdated policies backfire

Gaza war raises ethical questions for ex-Obama, Biden officials
Politics

Mercenary firm tied to Gaza war crimes hires Obama-Biden PR operatives

'Israel' targets children in Gaza collecting water
Palestine

'Israel' strikes Gaza kids fetching water, blames it on 'malfunction'

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS