Beirut: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian affirmed that Gaza and Lebanon continue to face the consequences of crimes and genocide, calling on the BRICS group to play a more effective role in defending national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and in upholding the prohibition on the use of force.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, Pezeshkian emphasized that the pillars of BRICS' work are peace, cooperation, and sustainability. He called for transforming the potential of Global South nations into a collective force and leveraging Iran's geopolitical location and its capabilities in the energy and transport sectors to develop trade and energy routes among member states.
He also underscored the importance of knowledge and innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence, stressing the need to ensure these technologies are used to empower nations and enhance their capabilities, rather than as tools for hegemony.
Source: National news agency - Lebanon