Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New Delhi on Friday for the BRICS Summit, holding high-level bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at deepening trade and regional cooperation. This marks their second meeting in under two weeks, following discussions in Bishkek on August 31.
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Focus on Regional Stability: PM Modi raised deep concerns over the escalating Middle East crisis, reiterating that the safety and security of seafarers remain a top priority for India.
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Call for Dialogue: India firmly positioned “dialogue and diplomacy” as the only viable path to lasting peace, emphasizing energy security and safe maritime passage for supply vessels.
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Economic Resilience and De-dollarization: President Pezeshkian stressed the necessity of the BRICS bloc in bolstering economic resilience against US dominance, advocating for the use of national currencies in intra-bloc trade.
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Geopolitical Backdrop: The summit unfolds amid intense global economic pressures, including the Russia-Ukraine war, Middle Eastern disruptions—particularly around the Strait of Hormuz—and renewed US sanctions and tariff policies.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted the deep civilisational and cultural bonds shared by the two nations, noting their joint commitment to fostering shared progress through BRICS partnership.
