Iran and the UAE endorsed a BRICS statement urging restraint in the Middle East conflict during the New Delhi summit, marking their highest-level meeting since the war began.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi during the BRICS summit in New Delhi, the first high-level exchange between the two nations since the conflict began. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the summit, which includes leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the UAE.
The BRICS nations issued a joint declaration expressing concern over the escalation of tensions in the Middle East and calling for restraint. The statement emphasized the protection of civilians, respect for state sovereignty, and the importance of maintaining global trade and energy flows. The summit is seen as a test of the bloc's diplomatic influence amid ongoing regional conflicts.
Why it matters
The BRICS statement highlights the bloc's attempt to mediate between Iran and the UAE, two nations deeply divided by the Middle East conflict.
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What to watch
Future diplomatic efforts by BRICS members to de-escalate tensions between Iran and the UAE will be a key indicator of the bloc's influence.
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