PM Modi meets with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of BRICS-2026 Summit: What the talks focused on?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. This was the second meeting between the two leaders in under two weeks. They had met earlier on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek on 31 August.
Masoud Pezeshkian thanked PM Modi for strengthening the BRICS group ahead of the highly anticipated summit.
While addressing the BRICS Business Forum, Pezeshkian said, “I would like to sincerely thank the friendly government and people of India for graciously hosting this meeting, as well as the honourable Prime Minister of India for his valuable efforts to strengthen BRICS cooperation. It is a source of great satisfaction for me to be present today among representatives of the private sector, business enterprises and entrepreneurs who can transform the idea of cooperation within BRICS into tangible economic realities."
The two leaders discussed various aspects of the bilateral relationship. PM Modi thanked Iran for its regular, high-level participation in BRICS-related meetings despite the challenging circumstances. He noted the potential for BRICS in building the spirit of resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability among countries in the Global South. Modi also thanked President Pezeshkian for his participation in the Leaders’ Session of the BRICS Business Forum.
The two leaders exchanged views on recent developments in West Asia. PM Modi reiterated India’s consistent position that all issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. He also underscored the need for continued efforts to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region, safeguarding freedom of navigation and commerce, and the safety and well-being of seafarers.
Prime Minister appreciated the continued cooperation between the two sides on issues of mutual interest in multilateral organizations, including BRICS.