Iran speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf skips BRICS parliamentary forum in New Delhi
An Iranian parliamentary delegation will still attend the New Delhi forum as Tehran praises India's hosting and diplomatic arrangements.
Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will not attend the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi due to unforeseen circumstances, the Iranian embassy in India announced on Saturday.
Despite Ghalibaf’s absence, Iran is maintaining its active engagement with the grouping in the Indian capital. An Iranian parliamentary delegation is arriving in New Delhi to participate in the scheduled dialogues, ensuring that legislative consultations among member nations proceed without interruption.
India’s expanding role as a global diplomatic hub
The hosting of the parliamentary forum in New Delhi highlights India’s position as a premier host for major multilateral institutions. India has consistently demonstrated its capacity to organise high-level international gatherings that foster constructive engagement among emerging powers.
In its official statement, the Iranian embassy expressed deep appreciation to the Indian government for its warm hospitality and smooth administrative arrangements.
"The embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran expresses its sincere appreciation to the Government of the Republic of India for its gracious hospitality and the arrangements made to host this meeting," the embassy stated. It added that Tehran wishes the meeting of parliament speakers every success in yielding constructive outcomes.
Strategic engagement across the BRICS alliance
Iran's participation in New Delhi reinforces the strategic relevance of the forum hosted by India. The Iranian mission stressed that its representatives will use the New Delhi platform to deepen bilateral and multilateral links across parliamentary committees and legislative bodies.
| Nation | Summit Attendance Status | Key Objective in New Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | Parliamentary delegation attending | Strengthening bilateral and multilateral legislative ties |
The Iranian embassy affirmed that Tehran remains committed to active participation in BRICS initiatives hosted by India. The delegation in New Delhi will proceed with planned consultations, focusing on expanded cooperation in parliamentary relations and economic engagement among member states.
Key numbers
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| BRICS Parliamentary Forum Edition | 12th | Iranian embassy in India |
| Host City | New Delhi | Iranian embassy in India |
In this story
| Name | Role in the story |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Host city for the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum |
| Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf | Speaker of Iran's Islamic Consultative Assembly who skipped the New Delhi forum |
| BRICS | Intergovernmental alliance holding its parliamentary forum in New Delhi |
