BRICS foreign ministers reiterated support for UN Security Council reforms and stronger representation for developing countries ahead of the summit in India.

The Iran war cast a shadow over the two-day Brics foreign ministers’ meeting as Iran and the UAE repeatedly sparred during sessions held behind closed doors.  | World News

The BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi reached a standstill as tensions between the UAE and Iran boiled over, preventing the group from issuing a customary joint statement. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed that due to the lack of consensus,

A journalist’s repeated phone interruptions during Sergey Lavrov’s BRICS press conference in New Delhi triggered a sharp yet humorous response from the Russian Foreign Minister, with the exchange quickly going viral online.

Abbas Araghchi said nations were increasingly realising that “regional instability is a lose-lose proposition for all sides, including the aggressors,” while urging BRICS countries to deepen coordination against what he described as coercive international practices.

As the world faces deep geopolitical fractures, volatile energy markets and rising distrust in the global financial system, New Delhi is hosting the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting 2026 on May 14 and 15.

Earlier in the day, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received several foreign ministers and senior diplomats at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the summit.

Brazil's FM Mauro Vieira discusses BRICS' evolution, consensus challenges, and the impact of regional tensions on future summits.

S Jaishankar that the two leaders reviewed the situation in West Asia and discussed its implications, apart from bilateral issues concerning both countries.