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Leaders of the BRICS bloc, meeting in New Delhi, adopted a joint declaration calling for the extension of the ceasefire in Gaza and endorsing a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The declaration, issued by a group that includes Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia and Saudi Arabia, said root causes of regional conflicts must be addressed. The statement reiterated the group's commitment to resolving conflicts through dialogue, consultation and diplomacy, reflecting continued international pressure for a durable end to the Gaza war even as fighting and displacement persist on the ground.