The BRICS foreign ministers met in New York on September 26, 2012 to discuss the situation in Syria. They expressed deep concern over the escalating violence and deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Syria. They called for an immediate ceasefire and establishment of a political process involving all sides through dialogue and with international community support. The ministers reiterated support for the efforts of UN-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi and the Geneva Action Group communique.