Iran-UAE Tensions Challenge Consensus at Brics Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi
Iran and UAE feud at Brics meet, cast long shadow over hopes of joint statement
Hindustan Times
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The Brics foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi faced significant tensions between Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the West Asia conflict. Disputes regarding mutual accusations of aggression have raised doubts about the bloc's ability to issue a joint statement, highlighting the challenges of consensus among its members.
- 01Iran and UAE ministers exchanged sharp criticisms over the West Asia conflict during the Brics meeting.
- 02Iran's foreign minister accused the UAE of complicity in US aggression against Iran.
- 03The UAE called for condemnation of Iranian attacks on its infrastructure.
- 04The ability to reach a consensus on a joint statement remains uncertain.
- 05Brics operates by consensus, complicating discussions on sensitive geopolitical issues.
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The first day of the Brics foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi was overshadowed by heated exchanges between Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and UAE deputy foreign minister Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar regarding the West Asia conflict. Araghchi condemned what he termed the 'illegal aggression against Iran' by the US and Israel, while the UAE minister sought to condemn Iranian actions. Tensions escalated as Araghchi accused the UAE of allowing US military operations against Iran from its territory. The UAE responded by reiterating its call for condemnation of Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure. The conflict between the two nations has previously stalled consensus on joint statements, raising doubts about the current meeting's outcome. Despite the challenges, Indian external affairs minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the importance of consensus among Brics members to facilitate discussions on the West Asia conflict. The meeting's ability to produce a joint statement remains uncertain as the ministers continue their deliberations.
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The ongoing tensions could affect diplomatic relations and economic ties between Iran and the UAE, influencing regional stability in West Asia.
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