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BRICS is asserting its vital position in ensuring global energy security through new cooperation initiatives and coordination mechanisms. Special envoys of the group are increasingly playing a decisive role amid fluctuations in world energy markets. Recent initiatives focus on interconnected infrastructure, renewable technology transfer, and new financial mechanisms for clean energy.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran’s inclusion in major regional blocs like BRICS and the SCO is a sign of its growing influence and responsibility. He emphasized that these platforms offer opportunities for economic growth and countering sanctions.
A two-day BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi ended without a joint statement due to deep divisions over the Iran war. Iran sought condemnation of the US and Israel, while Gulf members criticized Tehran's attacks on the UAE. The group did reach consensus on other issues, including reform of global institutions and the need for a unified Palestinian state.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed doubts about U.S. seriousness in negotiations to end the war, saying Tehran remains skeptical. He also indicated the nuclear enrichment issue may be postponed to later talks and welcomed potential support from China.
A two-day BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi ended Friday without a unified stance on the Iran war, with Iran and the UAE clashing directly. This is the second consecutive BRICS conference hosted by India that failed to reach consensus on the conflict, exposing deep internal rifts within the bloc.
Iran's foreign minister called on BRICS nations to condemn U.S. and Israeli violations of international law as Middle East tensions escalate. An Indian-flagged vessel was sunk in the Red Sea on the same day, adding to regional instability. The BRICS meeting in New Delhi occurs amid complex geopolitical dynamics involving member states.
Iran has called on BRICS members to build robust economic defense mechanisms, including alternative payment systems and joint reserves, to tackle global challenges and emerge stronger. The move underscores Iran’s view of the bloc as a platform for multilateral cooperation amid rising interest from other nations.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the UAE of directly participating in military operations against Iran and urged BRICS nations to condemn US and Israeli actions. Speaking at an expanded BRICS meeting in New Delhi, Araghchi called for resistance against Western hegemony and highlighted divisions within the group over the Middle East conflict.
The BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi on May 14-15 takes place against the backdrop of the Iran war and President Trump's state visit to Beijing. While the agenda focuses on economic cooperation and health challenges, the Iran crisis and internal differences are expected to dominate the discussions. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is absent due to hosting Trump, underscoring the geopolitical tensions within the bloc.
