Iran Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi May Visit India Amid Middle East Conflict; Will Discuss Key Issues

New Delhi: Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, is expected to visit India for the meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers scheduled for May 14–15. The primary objective of this meeting is to discuss the current situation in the West Asia region and explore solutions to the ongoing crises. It is noteworthy that this visit comes at a crucial juncture and is expected to further strengthen the growing ties between India and Iran within the expanded BRICS framework. Notably, Iran joined BRICS in 2024, alongside Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Earlier, citing Iranian sources, reports indicated that Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, is also likely to participate in the BRICS summit later this week. It is worth mentioning that India officially assumed the BRICS chairmanship from Brazil on January 1st of this year. This marks the fourth time that India is presiding over this influential bloc. Previously, India hosted the summits in 2012, 2016, and 2021. On April 29, Russia announced that its Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, would participate in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting being held in India.

When Will Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Visit India?

In a post, the Ministry of External Affairs stated that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will be in India on May 14–15. Citing Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova, TASS reported that this event will provide a significant platform for meaningful discussions on current international issues and the prospects for strengthening global governance.

Why Did Iran-US Talks Fail Once Again?

The ongoing tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel have created significant turmoil across the entire West Asia region. According to recent reports, Iran has refused to engage in dialogue with the United States. Setting a precondition, Iran has stated that it will not participate in any form of negotiations until it receives compensation for the substantial damages incurred by the country.