Top diplomats from BRICS countries, including Iran and UAE, failed to issue a joint statement after two-day meeting in New Delhi, with India releasing only a presidency note exposing group divergences.
At the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, China signaled support for India’s 2026 chairmanship through its ambassador while broader geopolitical tensions shaped discussions.
An opinion piece argues that BRICS remains influential as a signal of emerging-economy dissatisfaction with the current global order, despite limited internal cohesion.
Source: SKAI | Original Published At: 2026-05-14 21:20:42 UTC
Ahead of India-hosted BRICS meetings, the report highlights BRICS’ larger PPP footprint than G7 and examines oil security, Hormuz risks, and India’s growing reliance on Russian energy.
At the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, Iran and the UAE exchanged sharp accusations over regional security, reflecting wider Gulf tensions.
India hosted BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi, where PM Modi held a joint meeting and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized peace, diplomacy, development, and maritime security.
South Africa’s International Relations Minister emphasizes the bloc’s pivotal role in reforming international institutions during the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi.
At a BRICS meeting in New Delhi, former diplomat Surendra Kumar said India should encourage dialogue between Iran and the UAE while advancing cooperation on development and security issues.
