Iran's Pezeshkian meets UAE leader on BRICS sidelines in Delhi

Iran's newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian held talks with UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, signalling diplomatic engagement between the two Gulf neighbours despite regional tensions.

The bilateral meeting addressed bilateral and regional issues, with both nations seeking to address their complex relationship in an era of heightened Gulf tensions. The encounter represents a significant diplomatic moment, as Iran and the UAE have navigated competing interests across the region.

Addressing the broader international community at the summit forum, Pezeshkian underscored concerns about the uneven application of global rules. "If international norms and regulations are not applied equally to all nations, multilateralism becomes meaningless," he stated, reflecting persistent Iranian grievances about international governance structures and Western-led frameworks.

The meeting underscores BRICS nations' efforts to engage in regional diplomacy while maintaining the bloc's focus on reforming global governance. The summit has provided a platform for leaders to address both bilateral and multilateral concerns away from traditional Western-dominated forums.