Iran's Ghalibaf to Miss 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Delhi
Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will not attend the upcoming BRICS forum, with a delegation representing Iran instead.
Ghalibaf's absence is due to unforeseen circumstances, as confirmed by the Iranian embassy.
An Iranian parliamentary delegation will participate in the forum scheduled for October 26-27.
The forum aims to enhance cooperation among BRICS nations on various global issues.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran's parliament, will not be attending the 12th BRICS parliamentary forum in New Delhi, as announced by the Iranian embassy on Saturday. The embassy cited unforeseen circumstances as the reason for his absence, stating that an Iranian parliamentary delegation would take his place during the discussions.
The BRICS parliamentary forum is set to take place on October 26-27 at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. This meeting will gather parliamentary leaders from BRICS member countries, including India, China, Russia, Brazil, and the United Arab Emirates, along with delegations from partner nations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla presiding over the sessions.
In a statement, the Iranian embassy reaffirmed Iran's commitment to active participation in BRICS summits and meetings. The embassy expressed appreciation for India's hospitality in hosting the forum and emphasized the importance of dialogue and cooperation among member countries, particularly in parliamentary relations.
The forum will focus on key topics such as enhancing parliamentary cooperation, ethical artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and reforms in global governance. It is anticipated that the meeting will conclude with a joint statement outlining areas of agreement and collaboration among the participating nations.
This forum follows India's recent hosting of the BRICS Leaders' Summit in September, which was attended by several world leaders, including Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The ongoing engagement between India and Iran highlights the significance of their bilateral relations and the broader implications for cooperation in the region.
