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**Summary:**

The IBSA (India, Brazil, South Africa) Trilateral Ministerial Commission met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, strongly condemning Israel’s attacks on Gaza and calling for a ceasefire, withdrawal of troops, and humanitarian aid access. The group also criticized unilateral tariffs and protectionist measures, particularly those imposed by the U.S. on India and Brazil. IBSA advocated for reform of the UN Security Council, including permanent membership for India, Brazil, and African countries, and expressed a desire for de-escalation in Ukraine, highlighting the potential contributions of the Global South. Additionally, India co-chaired a meeting with CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) to strengthen cooperation in various fields and push for the reform of multilateral institutions.

**News Article:**

**IBSA Nations Condemn Israeli Attacks on Gaza, Call for UN Reform**

**UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 27, 2025 (The Hindu) –** The IBSA (India, Brazil, South Africa) Trilateral Ministerial Commission issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s ongoing attacks against Gaza during a meeting held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday. The joint statement, released following the meeting, called for an immediate ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli troops, and the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to the besieged territory.

“The ministers strongly condemned the Israeli attacks against Gaza, which, after almost two years, continue to cause unprecedented suffering to the civilian population,” the statement read.

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar represented India at the meeting. The IBSA nations also criticized unilateral tariffs and other protectionist measures, echoing concerns raised by the BRICS group of emerging markets. India and Brazil, in particular, face high tariffs from the U.S.

Beyond the situation in Gaza, the IBSA ministers reiterated their support for a rules-based trading system and called for the reform of multilateral institutions, including the UN Security Council. They affirmed their support for permanent membership on the Security Council for India, Brazil, and African countries.

Regarding the conflict in Ukraine, the IBSA joint statement called for de-escalation by all parties, and suggested the Global South may have a unique perspective to offer towards resolution.

In separate discussions, Minister Jaishankar co-chaired a meeting with the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence, technology, health, and disaster relief. Both India and CELAC agreed on the urgent need to reform multilateral institutions to better represent the Global South.

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