The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) called for the interruption of offensive military actions in the Middle East and stated that the attacks represent “a serious threat to international peace and security, with potential wide-ranging humanitarian and economic impacts”.
In a press release, released on Saturday night, the 28th, Itamaraty reinforced its concern about the escalation of “hostilities” in the Gulf region.
“By calling for the interruption of offensive military actions, Brazil urges all parties to respect International Law and condemns any measures that violate the sovereignty of third States or that may escalate the conflict, such as retaliatory actions and attacks against civilian areas”, says the publication.
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The text recalls the provision of article 51 of the United Nations Charter, which states that self-defense is an exceptional measure and subject to proportionality and the causal link with the armed attack.
It then says that Brazil stands in solidarity with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Kuwait and Jordan – targets of retaliatory attacks by Iran this Saturday. Furthermore, Itamaraty regrets the deaths of civilians.
“Brazil reaffirms that dialogue and diplomatic negotiation constitute the only viable path to overcoming differences and building a lasting solution, with the United Nations having a central role in preventing and resolving conflicts, in accordance with the Charter of San Francisco”, concludes the note.
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