West Asia on edge again, Iran’s Qalibaf cancels Delhi trip
· World · Indian Express
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf cancelled his scheduled visit to New Delhi for the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, citing unforeseen circumstances as confirmed by the Iranian embassy. The forum will take place on October 26-27 at the Central Hall of Parliament in New Delhi, hosted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to inaugurate the event. The Iranian embassy stated that while Qalibaf will not attend, the Iranian parliamentary delegation will participate in the meeting of Speakers of the Parliaments of BRICS member countries. The cancellation occurs amid heightened regional tensions in West Asia, though Iran reaffirmed its commitment to active participation in BRICS forums.
Why it matters
The cancellation impacts high-level diplomatic engagement between Iran and India amid regional instability, potentially affecting bilateral cooperation in parliamentary relations and multilateral BRICS initiatives.
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