{
  "id": 7256847,
  "title": "How India Bridged Iran-UAE Divide To Secure BRICS Joint Declaration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/how-india-bridged-iran-uae-divide-to-secure-brics-joint-declaration",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T05:21:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/how-india-bridged-iran-uae-divide-to-secure-brics-joint-declaration"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The BRICS summit achieved a major diplomatic milestone on its inaugural day with the signing of a joint declaration. Indian officials credited their efforts in bridging the apparent gap between Iran and the UAE as crucial to this success. While the UAE attempted to blame Iran for attacks on Gulf territory, Iran sought to highlight US-Israeli aggression. The drafting process began six months prior, with various government bodies like the Foreign Ministry, Economic Ministry, and Commerce Ministry each contributing elements to the draft. The Foreign Secretary coordinated with other secretaries to refine the language and structure. The SCO joint statement from Bishkek provided a framework, emphasizing global governance, international law, security, and economic matters without naming specific nations. India, as chair, had to balance its members' interests, ultimately incorporating the Palestine language despite potential disagreements. The lengthy draft underwent revisions up to the last minute, including translations into multiple languages. This unprecedented BRICS statement marks a significant shift in multilateral diplomacy.",
  "summary": "India scored a major diplomatic victory by securing a joint declaration on the first day of the BRICS Summit on Saturday. Indian officials said the declaration was not achieved without behind-the-scenes diplomacy, as New Delhi sought to bridge the expected divide between Iran and the UAE. While the UAE sought to name Iran over attacks on Gulf territory, Iran wanted a mention of US-Israeli…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}