Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to Delhi for BRICS Summit next month: Sources

News agency ANI reported citing sources that Pezeshkian's participation is scheduled for the Brics Summit, which will be held in the national capital in September. India will hold the summit under the theme, "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability".

The two leaders discussed bilateral and regional issues. Earlier in June, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in India to attend the Brics Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

What Happened

Addressing a press conference in the national capital following the meeting, Araghchi highlighted New Delhi's growing influence as a global peacemaker and said India can play a "greater role" in de-escalating the volatile situation in West Asia. He also made it clear.

• The visit assumes significance as India will host the 18th Brics Summit under its 2026 chairship.

• India assumed the Brics chairship from Brazil at the beginning of 2026.

• In October 2024, Pezeshkian met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia.

Key Details

Araghchi said there is no military solution to the current crisis and that a "negotiated settlement" remains the only viable path forward. Underscoring Tehran's openness to Indian mediation, he said, "We will welcome any constructive role by India."

• Iran became a full member of Brics in 2024, along with Egypt, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates.

• Indonesia joined the grouping in 2025, taking the total number of full members to 11.

• The visit assumes significance as India will host the 18th Brics Summit under its 2026 chairship.

Why It Matters

Araghchi also held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, where he affirmed that friendly nations can rely on Iran for commercial security. Araghchi clarified that Iran will always carry out its historical duty as protector of security in Hormuz.

• India assumed the Brics chairship from Brazil at the beginning of 2026.

• In October 2024, Pezeshkian met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia.

What Reports Say

Coverage of the story so far points to:

• Iran became a full member of Brics in 2024, along with Egypt, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates.

• Indonesia joined the grouping in 2025, taking the total number of full members to 11.

• Continued reporting by India Today as more details emerge