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West Asia tensions test BRICS consensus as negotiators seek Delhi declaration

West Asia on boil, negotiators try to bridge divide within BRICS
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Source: The Indian Express | Original Published At: 2026-09-09 23:50:33 UTC

Key Points

  • India is working with Russian, Brazilian and Egyptian officials to narrow differences between Iran and the UAE ahead of the BRICS Delhi summit.
  • The objective is to adopt a consensus-based BRICS Delhi declaration despite tensions arising from the West Asia conflict.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have been confirmed.
  • A May BRICS foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi failed to produce a joint statement, leading to a chair statement that acknowledged differing views among members.
  • The summit agenda includes food security, climate change, energy security, economic impact, smart grids, energy storage, urban infrastructure and an MSME cooperation portal.
  • BRICS has expanded to 11 members and includes partner countries, representing a major share of global population, GDP and trade.
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