BRICS leaders meeting in New Delhi agreed on a joint declaration condemning unilateral war, successfully sidestepping tensions between Iran and the UAE. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with UAE Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed on the summit's sidelines.
The successful agreement on a joint declaration by BRICS leaders, despite significant geopolitical tensions between Iran and the UAE, demonstrates the bloc's ability to find common ground on key issues. The meeting between Indian and Chinese leaders also highlights ongoing efforts to manage bilateral relations amidst broader geopolitical shifts.
Leaders of the BRICS bloc, meeting in New Delhi on September 12, 2026, agreed on a joint declaration that condemns unilateral war. The final statement managed to sidestep tensions between Iran and the UAE concerning the Persian Gulf crisis, which had previously threatened to derail the agreement. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed on the sidelines of the summit, according to the Iranian embassy in India. The embassy posted a photograph of the two leaders on social media. Separately, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the summit, where they emphasized that "differences should not become disputes" and the need to address concerns relating to trade and supply chain issues. BRICS comprises Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
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