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BRICS Foreign Ministers Met in India with Iran War and Oil Crisis as Central Agenda Items

Los cancilleres del BRICS se reunieron en India con la guerra en Irán y la crisis petrolera como ejes centrales de la agenda
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Source: infobae | Original Published At: 2026-05-14 06:53:27 UTC

Key Points

  • BRICS foreign ministers convened in New Delhi on May 14-15, 2026, with India holding the bloc's presidency this year.
  • The expanded BRICS now includes Iran, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates alongside original members.
  • Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called on BRICS members to condemn alleged violations of international law by the US and Israel.
  • India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar emphasized BRICS' role in addressing economic uncertainty and energy insecurity from Middle East conflicts.
  • China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi did not attend due to coinciding US President Trump's visit to Beijing.
  • The ministerial meeting serves as technical preparation for the BRICS leaders' summit scheduled for September in New Delhi.
  • Partner countries Cuba, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Nigeria also attended the expanded group meeting.
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