Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced that Palestine will participate in the upcoming BRICS summit under the ‘outreach’ format, marking a significant diplomatic engagement for the region, Tass reports. This move is seen as part of Palestine’s ongoing efforts to gain broader international recognition and support for its cause amidst the enduring Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The BRICS summit has become a platform for discussing global economic issues, as well as political and security concerns. Palestine’s inclusion in the summit, even in an ‘outreach’ capacity, underscores the growing influence of the BRICS bloc and its willingness to engage with countries and issues beyond its core membership.
For Palestine, this participation is a strategic opportunity to advocate for its sovereignty and seek support from influential global players who have often voiced concerns about the Middle East peace process. President Abbas is likely to use this platform to highlight the challenges faced by the Palestinian people, including ongoing settlement expansions, human rights violations, and the lack of progress in peace negotiations.
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