BRICS Must Shield Against ‘Sanctions, Coercion, Monopoly’, Says Iran Deputy FM
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Source: NDTV Profit | Original Published At: 2026-05-13 15:37:06 UTC
Key Points
- Iran Deputy FM Kazem Gharibabadi urged BRICS to serve as a platform for equal cooperation and defense against sanctions.
- Statements were made during preparatory meetings ahead of the BRICS foreign ministers' summit in New Delhi.
- Gharibabadi described Iran's participation in BRICS as a strategic choice to strengthen genuine multilateralism.
- Reports indicate diplomatic differences within BRICS, particularly between Iran and the UAE, regarding the US-Israeli conflict.
- India, as the 2026 BRICS chair, expressed hope for a joint statement despite existing tensions among members.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is expected to attend, while China will be represented by its ambassador.