New Delhi hosted the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting where External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed delegates from member and observer nations. The session marks the start of India’s 2026 BRICS chairmanship, assumed on January 1, and focuses on global and regional challenges. The participation of Russian FM Sergey Lavrov underscored the agenda’s geopolitical weight.
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will not attend the upcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi. Ambassador Xi Feihong will represent Beijing instead. The move comes as China endorses India’s presidency within BRICS, signaling continued support for multilateral cooperation—even as Wang Yi stays away from the top-level gathering.
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Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is reportedly likely to travel to India to attend the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting. The potential visit underscores the growing diplomatic push within the bloc as key partners prepare for discussions that could shape future regional and global stances. Details on the schedule and agenda are awaited.
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