BRICS Summit 2026 Latest News: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, according to the Embassy of Iran in India. The meeting marks the two leaders’ first known face-to-face interaction since the West Asia war began on February 28. The talks took place as differences between Tehran and Abu Dhabi had emerged during discussions around the BRICS New Delhi Declaration.
BRICS Summit 2026 Latest News: Masoud Pezeshkian Meets Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed
The Iranian Embassy in India confirmed the meeting in a post on X. According to the embassy, Pezeshkian held a meeting and talks with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.
However, the embassy did not immediately disclose details about the subjects discussed during the meeting. The interaction between the Iranian and UAE presidents comes against the backdrop of the wider West Asia conflict and diplomatic differences between Tehran and Abu Dhabi.
BRICS Summit 2026 Latest News: Iran-UAE Meeting At BRICS Summit
The meeting is significant as it brings together the leaders of Iran and the UAE at a major multilateral gathering in New Delhi. Differences between Tehran and Abu Dhabi had reportedly threatened to delay consensus on the BRICS New Delhi Declaration. The declaration has since been adopted by the BRICS members.
The latest meeting therefore comes at a time when BRICS members are working to reach consensus on key issues amid wider geopolitical tensions.
BRICS Summit 2026 In New Delhi
The 18th BRICS Summit is being held in New Delhi under India’s 2026 BRICS chairship. The summit has brought together delegations from BRICS member countries, partner nations, outreach invitees and several international organisations. The summit provides a platform for participating countries to discuss international, economic and geopolitical issues while strengthening cooperation among member and partner countries.
What Was Discussed Between Pezeshkian And Sheikh Mohamed?
As of the latest information available from the Iranian Embassy, specific details of the discussions between Pezeshkian and Sheikh Mohamed have not been released. Therefore, the issues discussed by the two leaders should not be assumed unless officially confirmed by the governments or other credible sources.
Disclaimer: This report is based on information available from the Iranian Embassy in India and agency inputs. Further details about the meeting may emerge through official statements.
