Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with foreign ministers from the BRICS bloc in New Delhi during a two-day ministerial meeting [1].
These discussions occur as the bloc seeks to coordinate responses to rising tensions in West Asia and push for a fundamental overhaul of global governance structures. The meetings highlight India's role as a diplomatic bridge between emerging economies and established global powers.
The BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting took place from May 14 to May 15, 2024 [1]. During the summit, Modi met with several high-ranking officials, including Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi [1], [3]. Other attendees included Indonesia's Sugiono [3].
The primary focus of the discussions centered on security tensions in West Asia [1]. The ministers also addressed the broader BRICS agenda, which includes the integration of new members into the bloc, and the reform of international governance systems [1], [4].
While Prime Minister Modi held meetings with the visiting diplomats, the two-day high-level ministerial event was chaired by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar [4]. Reports on the official proceedings said that Jaishankar appeared in the official group photograph with the gathered foreign ministers [3].
India's hosting of the event underscores its commitment to the BRICS framework. The discussions regarding West Asia are particularly critical given the region's impact on global energy markets and maritime security. By engaging with both Russia and Iran, India continues to navigate a complex geopolitical landscape while advocating for a multipolar world order [1], [4].
“PM Modi met with foreign ministers from the BRICS bloc in New Delhi”
The meeting signals India's intent to maintain strategic autonomy by strengthening ties with non-Western powers like Russia and Iran. By focusing on West Asia security and global governance reform, the BRICS bloc is positioning itself as a viable alternative to G7-led diplomatic frameworks, reflecting a shift toward a more fragmented but multipolar global power structure.
