Ahead of Brics Summit next month, India works to bridge divide over West Asia conflict
Iran and the UAE, which are on opposite sides of the conflict, have hit discussions within the Brics grouping.
India is actively working towards consensus among the Brics members on the West Asia conflict, leading up to the upcoming summit in New Delhi. The grouping's talks have centered around territorial integrity, maritime commerce, civilian protection, and resolving the conflict through diplomacy. Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has caused energy supply disruptions, causing tensions between Iran and the UAE.
Despite differences, India has facilitated candid discussions with other Brics states to achieve consensus on key issues. The chair's statement and outcome document from the foreign ministers' meeting in May, which highlighted two paragraphs on which unanimity couldn't be reached, could serve as a template for the summit declaration.
Indian officials are confident that the upcoming summit will produce a joint declaration, reflecting India's leadership of the Brics chairship guided by the theme of "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability."
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