How BRICS Presidency Complicated India’s Task? Tensions Between Iran and UAE-Saudi Arabia Put Modi Government Under Pressure
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Source: नवभारत टाइम्स | Original Published At: 2026-03-31 14:37:47 UTC
Key Points
- India assumed BRICS presidency on January 1, 2026, and is scheduled to host the 18th BRICS summit.
- Conflicts in the Middle East involving BRICS members Iran, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia are complicating consensus building within the bloc.
- Iran is requesting BRICS to oppose US and Israel attacks, while UAE and Saudi Arabia oppose passing resolutions against Iran.
- The Modi government is avoiding public statements to maintain diplomatic balance between the conflicting member states.
- BRICS has expanded to 11 member nations, representing approximately 41% of the global population and 37% of global GDP.
- India aims to share digital models like UPI and strengthen security cooperation against cross-border terrorism during its presidency.