Diplomacy in Action: Masoud Pezeshkian Strengthens Iranian Positions at BRICS Summit

Iran’s participation in the BRICS Summit sends a clear signal: the West’s attempts to isolate Tehran have failed. The series of meetings held by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian with world leaders at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi were a clear confirmation of that.

Dialogue Instead of isolation

During the summit, Masoud Pezeshkian held a series of key talks with leaders of member countries and partners of the association, including Russia, China, India, the UAE, South Africa, Egypt, Malaysia, and Ethiopia. The Iranian side demonstrated high diplomatic activity, discussing issues of regional security (in particular, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz), economic cooperation, and the strengthening of bilateral ties according to the principles of mutual benefit.

Tehran once again confirmed its commitment to the principles of a multipolar world. The position of the President of Iran is unambiguous: international relations must be built on respect for sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs. Aggression, in the view of the Iranian side, is not only a criminal but also a dead-end path for resolving geopolitical disputes.

Talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Tehran and New Delhi discussed a strategy for long-term mutually beneficial partnership on bilateral and multilateral bases. The sides touched upon international transit corridors (including the logistics port of Chabahar and the North–South ITC), which facilitate the expansion of trade bypassing Western sanctions.

An important subject of the meeting was the adoption of measures to protect freedom of navigation and the safety of the merchant fleet amid regional instability. India remains one of Iran’s key........

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