Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi to visit India on May 14-15 for BRICS foreign ministers meeting, says report

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is expected to visit New Delhi to participate in the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting scheduled for May 14–15, according to a report by ANI, citing sources.

The anticipated visit comes amid growing geopolitical developments and highlights the strengthening ties between India and Iran within the expanded BRICS grouping.

Earlier as per reports citing Iranian sources, it was reported that Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, was also likely to attend the BRICS Summit later this week.

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Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is expected to visit New Delhi to participate in the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting scheduled for May 14–15. This visit highlights strengthening ties between India and Iran within the expanded BRICS grouping.

India and Iran are discussing safe navigation of Indian-flagged ships carrying energy through the Strait of Hormuz on the sidelines of the BRICS meetings. This is due to challenges India has faced in navigating the strait, which is crucial for its crude oil and LPG supplies.

Following direct diplomatic engagement with Iran, 11 Indian ships have successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz. However, 13 ships continue to be in the Persian Gulf, and talks are ongoing for their safe passage.

The BRICS meeting is significant as it marks the first time since the war began that the deputy foreign ministers of Iran and the UAE will be on the same platform. This is noteworthy given the existing divisions between the two countries regarding the West Asia conflict.

Prime Minister Modi has urged citizens to conserve energy by prioritizing work from home, reducing petrol and diesel consumption, avoiding foreign travel, and refraining from non-essential gold purchases for one year to cushion the impact of rising crude oil prices.

India officially assumed the BRICS Chairmanship on January 1 this year, taking over from Brazil. This marks the fourth time India has held the presidency of the influential bloc, having previously hosted summits in 2012, 2016, and 2021.

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(With inputs from ANI)

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