Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened with several foreign ministers from the BRICS bloc in New Delhi today, a gathering shadowed by significant geopolitical strains. The meetings, held on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, saw engagement with top diplomats from Russia, Iran, South Africa, and Brazil.
Key fact: PM Modi met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, among others, during the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Summit in New Delhi today.
The interaction with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi carried particular weight, touching upon bilateral ties, regional developments, and cooperation within multilateral frameworks. This discussion occurred against a backdrop of persistent instability in West Asia, with specific concerns noted regarding maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital conduit for global energy and trade. Views were exchanged on ongoing conflicts, including those in Ukraine and West Asia.
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Discussions also involved South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who welcomed delegates, also held separate talks with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos Hessebon. The Chinese delegation was represented by Ambassador Xu Feihong, as Foreign Minister Wang Yi remained in Beijing.
India's apparent aim in hosting these talks is to champion the bloc as a significant voice for the 'Global South', navigating a period marked by escalating geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and conflict. The context of these diplomatic engagements points to a global order undergoing considerable flux.
