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India Navigates BRICS Divide on West Asia Conflict, Pushes for Consensus

For Tehran, a BRICS-led diplomatic intervention represents a shift away from Western-centric mediation. For India, however, the priority remains the safety of nearly one crore (10 million) Indian nationals in the Gulf and the stability of energy supply chains. (Representational image/X)

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News18•13-03-2026, 21:35

India Navigates BRICS Divide on West Asia Conflict, Pushes for Consensus

•India, as BRICS Chair, is actively mediating to forge a common stance on the escalating West Asia conflict.
•The "Sherpa channel" is being used to bridge differences among members, including new entrants like Iran and UAE directly impacted by hostilities.
•EAM Dr S Jaishankar discussed the conflict with Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi, with Iran seeking a definitive BRICS position.
•India's priority remains the safety of 10 million Indian nationals in the Gulf and stability of energy supply chains.
•New Delhi aims to transform BRICS into a platform for "Resilience and Cooperation" amidst global uncertainty.

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