Iran Faces UAE in India for First Time; BRICS to Discuss West Asia Crisis, Egypt May Play Decisive Role

Source: नवभारत टाइम्स | Original Published At: 2026-04-13 04:33:20 UTC

Key Points

• India, holding the BRICS presidency, will host a key meeting of BRICS special envoys in Delhi this month.
• The meeting marks the first face-to-face interaction between Iran and United Arab Emirates representatives within BRICS since the outbreak of the West Asia conflict.
• Agenda items include crises in Palestine, Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon, with a primary focus on West Asia and North Africa issues.
• Egypt, a strategic partner and BRICS member, has expressed confidence in India's diplomatic leadership to ensure the meeting's success.
• Russia has also voiced strong support for India's BRICS presidency amidst the complex geopolitical situation.
• Previous attempts to issue a joint BRICS statement on the West Asia war were stalled due to differences between Iran and UAE.
• Upcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting is scheduled for May, followed by the Summit in September.