Iran Prez to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi in September, according to Iranian sources. This marks a significant step for Iran as it seeks to strengthen its diplomatic ties with India and other BRICS members. The summit, hosted by India, will bring together leaders from China, Russia, Iran, and other BRICS nations.

Pezeshkian's participation comes at a time when India's engagement with Tehran has become crucial due to ongoing tensions in West Asia. The Iranian president previously met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the BRICS Summit in Russia in October 2024. Iran officially joined BRICS in 2024, following the addition of Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

Iran has been advocating for BRICS to play a more active role in addressing regional conflicts, including those in Gaza and Lebanon. Recent diplomatic exchanges between India's External Affairs Minister and Iranian Foreign Minister have further bolstered the relationship between the two countries. Iran has been pushing for a stronger collective stance on the West Asia crisis within BRICS, despite differences among member countries.