Iran FM Abbas Araghchi Likely in India for BRICS Meet on May 14-15 Amid West Asia Tensions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is likely to visit New Delhi on May 14-15 to participate in the upcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, according to Iranian sources familiar with the matter.

The visit is expected to carry considerable diplomatic significance, as it would mark Araghchi’s first trip to India since the outbreak of the ongoing West Asia conflict that has heightened tensions across the region and intensified international diplomatic engagement.

Sources told News18 India that Tehran places “high importance” on BRICS and has consistently ensured high-level participation in the bloc’s meetings since formally becoming a member during the grouping’s recent expansion phase.

Iran is also understood to be keen on seeing BRICS play a more active diplomatic role under India’s current presidency, particularly amid the worsening geopolitical situation in West Asia. The issue had reportedly figured during a conversation between Araghchi and India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar earlier this year.

According to an earlier statement issued by the Iranian government, Araghchi had stressed that multilateral platforms like BRICS should contribute constructively towards preserving regional and international peace, stability, and security under the present circumstances.

Iran’s emphasis on a stronger BRICS role is being viewed as strategically important given the bloc’s growing geopolitical influence. The expanded grouping now includes major powers and regional stakeholders such as India, Russia, China, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — countries whose regional dynamics have gained added relevance amid the current crisis and recent US military actions in the region.

The development assumes added importance as India currently holds the BRICS presidency and is preparing to host the ministerial meeting in New Delhi ahead of the bloc’s summit later this year. Tehran’s outreach to New Delhi is being seen as part of a broader diplomatic effort to engage influential global players and shape conversations around regional security through multilateral platforms.