BRICS joint statement agreed upon, to be issued shortly

Indian negotiators have secured a consensus, according to sources, suggesting that disagreements between Iran, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia over the language used in a paragraph concerning the ongoing war have been resolved. The BRICS countries, comprising Russia, China, India, Brazil, and South Africa, along with the recent additions of UAE and Iran, as well as Saudi Arabia, are set to release a joint statement shortly.

This marks the first time this group has convened following the US-Israel strikes on Iran and the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khameini in February of this year. The recent tensions, including Iran's retaliatory actions against its Gulf neighbors, particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia, had created an atmosphere of discord during all BRICS meetings leading up to the summit held in Delhi this weekend.

The negotiations culminated on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with India's economic relations team, headed by Secretary Sudhakar Dalela, and officials from the Ministry of External Affairs finalizing the details. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had previously engaged with leaders from Iran and the UAE, which helped bridge the gap between the two sides.