Ex-diplomat Surendra Kumar urges UAE-Iran dialogue at BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting

Source: The Tribune | Original Published At: 2026-05-14 13:10:48 UTC

Key Points

• Former diplomat Surendra Kumar said the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting is an important platform to encourage dialogue between Iran and the UAE.
• He argued that West Asia is vital for global oil, gas, and fertilizer flows, and that continued conflict has broad economic consequences.
• Kumar said India maintains important ties with both the UAE and Iran and has encouraged constructive engagement between them.
• He referenced External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s remarks emphasizing dialogue, diplomacy, and multiple prior meetings to build convergence.
• Beyond conflict issues, he highlighted cooperation areas such as innovation, resilience, counter-terrorism, development, and security.