On BRICS sidelines, Mirwaiz meets Iran’s Araghchi, writes to Pezeshkian
· India · Indian Express
Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Kashmiri leader handed over a letter addressed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian advocating for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve regional tensions. Mirwaiz was accompanied by several religious and political figures from Jammu and Kashmir, including PDP legislator Syed Muntazir Mehdi. The discussion reportedly covered themes of conflict resolution, peace, and the application of Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence. The meeting followed an inter-faith conference in the capital that was addressed by the Iranian President.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights the ongoing efforts of Kashmiri separatist and religious leaders to engage with international stakeholders on the region's political status. It also underscores Iran's diplomatic outreach to diverse groups within India during the high-profile BRICS summit.
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