BRICS and MENA Envoys Voice Concerns Over Gulf Conflict
BRICS-MENA envoys express ‘deep concern’ over war in the Gulf
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On April 24, 2026, Deputy Foreign Ministers and Special Envoys from the BRICS grouping and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) expressed significant concern regarding the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. This meeting marked India's first official statement on the Gulf situation as the current BRICS Chair.
- 01BRICS and MENA envoys met to discuss the Gulf conflict.
- 02The meeting highlighted differing opinions on the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.
- 03India, as BRICS Chair, issued its first statement on the Gulf situation.
- 04The upcoming BRICS ministerial meeting is scheduled in Delhi next month.
- 05The envoys' discussions reflect broader geopolitical tensions in the region.
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On April 24, 2026, Deputy Foreign Ministers and Special Envoys from the BRICS grouping, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, along with representatives from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), convened to discuss the escalating conflict involving the U.S. and Israel against Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India reported that the delegates voiced their 'deep concern' regarding the situation, indicating a range of perspectives on the conflict. This meeting was significant as it marked India's first official statement on the Gulf situation since assuming the BRICS Chair. The upcoming BRICS ministerial meeting is set to take place in Delhi next month, where further discussions on this issue may unfold.
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