West Asia Conflict: Iran and UAE Leaders Meet on Sidelines of BRICS Summit in New Delhi

Source: अमर उजाला | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 15:24:16 UTC

Key Points

• Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit.
• The meeting took place amid tensions in West Asia between the two sides and was viewed as a significant diplomatic initiative by New Delhi.
• In his BRICS summit address, Pezeshkian urged BRICS to take practical steps against unilateral and inhuman sanctions and to act as a voice of justice.
• He said BRICS members should oppose the normalization of attacks on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities.
• BRICS countries unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, expressing deep concern over escalating tensions in West Asia.
• The declaration called for maximum restraint, dialogue, diplomacy, protection of civilians, respect for sovereignty, and uninterrupted global trade, supply chains, and energy flows.
• BRICS urged implementation of relevant UN General Assembly and Security Council resolutions, maintenance of the Gaza ceasefire, and unhindered humanitarian aid.