PM Modi meets Sergey Lavrov and Abbas Araghchi at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Summit in Delhi. Explore key highlights of India’s 2026 BRICS chairmanship.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held high-profile meetings with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. These discussions took place on the sidelines of the prestigious BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Summit, currently being hosted at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.
As India officially assumed the BRICS chairship on January 1, 2026, New Delhi has once again emerged as a pivotal hub for global diplomacy. This two-day BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Summit, scheduled from May 14 to May 15, serves as a crucial precursor to the leaders’ summit, focusing on regional stability and economic cooperation.
PM Modi Welcomes Global Diplomats
Beyond the bilateral meetings with Russia and Iran, Prime Minister Modi joined the official “family photograph” with visiting delegates. The gathering at Bharat Mandapam showcased the expanded strength of the bloc, with ministers and senior representatives from member and partner nations in attendance.
The BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Summit highlights India’s growing influence in the Global South, marking the fourth time India has led the group, following its previous presidencies in 2012, 2016, and 2021.
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High-Level Arrivals at Bharat Mandapam
Earlier in the day, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar received several top-tier diplomats. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was among the first to be welcomed, followed by Iran’s Abbas Araghchi.
Notably, the Chinese delegation was led by Ambassador Xu Feihong. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi remained in Beijing due to the high-stakes visit of US President Donald Trump to China. Despite this, the discussions at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Summit remained robust, covering a wide array of geopolitical issues.
Key Participants and Strategic Talks
Minister Jaishankar also held separate talks with several counterparts, including:
Indonesian Foreign Minister: Sugiono
South African Foreign Minister: Ronald Lamola
Ethiopian Foreign Minister: Gedion Timothewos Hessebon
UAE Minister of State: Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar
These interactions underline the strategic depth of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Summit, as member states look to navigate complex global challenges, ranging from trade barriers to technological exchange.
The Road to BRICS 2026
With India at the helm, the 2026 presidency aims to reshape the agenda for an expanded grouping. The current BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Summit is viewed as a vital stepping stone in defining new pathways for multilateralism.
As the summit concludes tomorrow, the focus will remain on the joint statement and the roadmap for the upcoming year under India’s leadership, reinforcing the bloc’s role as a significant counterweight in the international arena.
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