Indian Negotiators Secure Consensus on BRICS Joint Statement in New Delhi
· World · The Hindu, LiveMint, Bloomberg
Indian negotiators have reached a consensus on a BRICS joint statement at the summit in New Delhi after resolving differences between Iran, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. The diplomatic breakthrough came following opposing positions over the wording of paragraphs regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khalid bin Mohamad bin Zayed Al Nahyan to bridge the gap. Officials confirmed that understandings have been reached on all aspects of the statement, which is set to be released shortly. This marks the first BRICS meeting since the US-Israel strikes on Iran and the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in February.
Why it matters
The consensus prevents a diplomatic fracture within the expanded BRICS bloc, preserving its role as a key multilateral platform for emerging economies.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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