Iran, UAE leaders meet on BRICS sidelines in New Delhi as US-Iran war tests regional ties in Middle East

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The meeting came at a time of tension between the two nations due to the ongoing US-Iran war. The leaders discussed regional and international issues, with a focus on supporting de-escalation efforts and reducing tensions in the Middle East.

They also emphasized the importance of enhancing opportunities for peace and development for their peoples. The BRICS Summit provided a platform for Iran and the UAE to address their differing interests amidst ongoing conflicts, leading to a diplomatic breakthrough with the signing of the New Delhi Declaration. The declaration called for the implementation of relevant UN resolutions and urged all parties to maintain a ceasefire and ensure unhindered humanitarian access in the Gaza Strip.

Both Iran and the UAE approved the declaration, with the Iranian President urging BRICS to take practical measures against unilateral and inhumane sanctions. The issue of Palestine and upholding the Palestinian people's right to self-determination was also highlighted as a critical test for global governance.