NEW DELHI, October 27. /TASS/. Parliamentarians from the BRICS member countries have reaffirmed their unwavering support for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and the establishment of an independent, sovereign state, says a joint declaration issued following the 12th BRICS International Parliamentary Forum.

"We reaffirm our unwavering support for a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on the ‘two states for two peoples’ concept, in which both states coexist peacefully and securely, in accordance with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, and we also reaffirm the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, freedom, and the establishment of an independent, sovereign state," the document states.

The parliamentarians also express deep concern over the ongoing escalation of tensions in the Middle East and West Asia. They call for the protection of the civilian population and civilian infrastructure.

According to the document, the BRICS parliamentarians called for stepping up efforts, through dialogue and diplomacy, to achieve long-term mutual understanding that will contribute to establishing long-term peace, security, and stability in the region. They emphasized the need to work together to maintain the uninterrupted functioning of global trade, supply chains, and energy flows in accordance with international law the norms.

Russia’s parliamentary delegation led by State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin is in India, where it is participating in events at the 12th BRICS International Parliamentary Forum. This year, the forum is being held in the Indian capital, which currently holds the BRICS chairmanship. The main theme of the forum is "Fostering Parliaments for People-Centric Development."