Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday during the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Summit in New Delhi [1, 2].
These meetings occur as tensions escalate in West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a push for Global South cooperation to stabilize critical energy corridors. The discussions highlight India's role as a diplomatic bridge between major non-Western powers during a period of heightened regional volatility.
Reports indicate that Modi also met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the summit [1]. While one report focuses specifically on the encounter with Araghchi [2], the broader diplomatic gathering aimed to address the ongoing Iran conflict and maritime security. The officials focused on energy security and the stability of shipping lanes essential for international trade.
During the events, Araghchi addressed the geopolitical climate and the role of Western powers in the region. He said that a "false sense of entitlement must be shattered" [1].
The talks in New Delhi served as a platform for the BRICS nations to coordinate their responses to the West Asia crisis. The participants emphasized the need for a multilateral approach to resolve conflicts and ensure that the Global South has a significant voice in international security arrangements.
India's hosting of these discussions underscores its strategic interest in maintaining stability in the Persian Gulf, where a significant portion of its energy imports transit. The meetings focused on preventing further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, which remains a primary chokepoint for global oil supplies [2].
“False sense of entitlement must be shattered”
The alignment of India, Iran, and Russia within the BRICS framework suggests a coordinated effort to create a diplomatic alternative to US-led security architectures in West Asia. By focusing on the Strait of Hormuz and Global South cooperation, these nations are attempting to decouple regional stability from Western policy, prioritizing energy security and maritime access over traditional geopolitical alliances.
