Iranian President Pezeshkian Departs for BRICS Summit, Criticises Dollar Dependence

Source: ABP News | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 07:07:45 UTC

Key Points

• Pezeshkian departed from Tehran for New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit.
• He said BRICS has the capacity to counter unilateralism and expand economic, trade, industrial and scientific cooperation among members.
• He noted that BRICS member countries account for more than 45% of the world's population and about 35% of global land area.
• He said the theme of this year's summit is unity, stability, resilience and innovation.
• He referred to the idea of a BRICS bank to facilitate joint investment and reduce dependence on the US dollar in economic transactions.
• He said the participation of China, Russia, Brazil, India and other regional countries creates scope for bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
• He highlighted longstanding Iran-India relations and potential cooperation in cultural, economic and social fields.