Iran Parliament Speaker Snubs BRICS Summit In New Delhi
· World · Bernama, Indian Express
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf declined to attend the BRICS parliamentary speakers' meet in New Delhi on Tuesday, skipping the event hosted at Vigyan Bhavan. The gathering included representatives from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, with India's Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla presiding. Qalibaf's absence comes amid heightened tensions between Tehran and several Western capitals over its nuclear programme. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is separately attending the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi this week.
Why it matters
Qalibaf's no-show underscores Iran's diplomatic isolation as it faces renewed international scrutiny over its nuclear activities, while New Delhi leverages the BRICS forum to strengthen parliamentary coordination with key emerging economies. The snub highlights the complex geopolitical balancing act India must navigate between Tehran and its BRICS partners.
Read the original report — Bernama
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