The war waged by the United States and Israel against Iran is likely to dominate the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting opening Thursday in New Delhi. Tensions surrounding the conflict could complicate the bloc's efforts to present a unified position and issue a joint statement at the conclusion of the discussions.
Originally formed around Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, the BRICS group has recently expanded with the integration of several new members, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. This expansion strengthens the bloc's geopolitical weight but also accentuates its internal divisions.
According to Reuters, Iran has asked India, which will chair the BRICS in 2026, to use the group's platform to build a consensus condemning US and Israeli military actions in the Gulf. Tehran hopes to gain diplomatic support in the face of the escalating regional conflict.
But significant disagreements have already emerged between Iran and the United Arab Emirates, two countries now on opposing sides in this war that began on February 28. These internal tensions risk complicating diplomatic negotiations and preventing the adoption of a strong common position within the group.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is due to arrive in New Delhi on Wednesday evening to participate in the meeting scheduled for May 14-15. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is also expected in the Indian capital.
Beyond geopolitical tensions, the BRICS countries are also facing the economic consequences of the conflict. The surge in energy prices caused by the war in the Middle East is worrying several members of the group, whose economies remain heavily dependent on energy imports and the stability of global markets.
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