NEW DELHI, May 15. /TASS/. Participants in the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in the Indian capital called on Israel to withdraw its troops from Lebanon, according to a final statement by New Delhi, the current BRICS chair, published by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.

The ministers recalled the agreement on a ceasefire in Lebanon and called on all parties to strictly adhere to its terms. "They condemned the continued violations of the ceasefire and of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon. They called on Israel to respect the terms agreed with the Lebanese government and to withdraw its occupying forces from all of the Lebanese territory, including the five sites in Southern Lebanon in which they remain," the document states.

The ministers highlighted the vital role played by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and agreed that it is essential to ensure the safety, security, and freedom of movement of all UN personnel and equipment, as well as to respect the inviolability of UN premises.

"They condemned all attacks against UNIFIL installations and personnel and emphasized that such attacks are a violation of international law and UN Security Council Resolution 1701," the statement pointed out.