Iran's Top Negotiator Ghalibaf Cancels India Visit for BRICS Parliamentary Forum
An Iranian parliamentary delegation will attend instead, while Tehran says it remains committed to active BRICS participation.
- On Saturday, the Iranian Embassy announced that Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will not attend the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi due to "unforeseen circumstances."
- India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on October 26 and 27 in New Delhi, focusing on "Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development" through consensus-based dialogue.
- Despite Ghalibaf's absence, the Iranian Embassy confirmed a parliamentary delegation from Tehran will participate in the meetings. The Embassy reaffirmed Iran's commitment to "active and effective" involvement in BRICS.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the forum, which features four high-level sessions on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability with visiting parliamentary delegations.
- A meeting of the Secretaries of the delegations will occur on October 25 to finalize the Joint Statement of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum before the conference concludes on October 27.
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Iran Speaker to skip BRICS Forum in Delhi, cites unforeseen circumstances
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf will skip the BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi over unforeseen circumstances. Iran's delegation will attend, reaffirming Tehran's commitment to high-level BRICS engagement.
Iran Speaker Ghalibaf unable to attend 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum; parliamentary delegation to represent Tehran - The Tribune
Furthermore, the Embassy highlighted Iran's committment towards "active and effective" participation in the groupings and summits, as a member of the BRICS, adding that the delegation will meanwhile keep the dialogue and consultations with BRICS member countries.
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Furthermore, the Embassy highlighted Iran's committment towards "active and effective" participation in the groupings and summits, as a member of the BRICS, adding that the delegation will meanwhile keep the dialogue and consultations with BRICS member countries.
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Times of IndiaIran's top negotiator Ghalibaf cancels India visit for BRICS Parliamentary forum
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has cancelled his attendance at the upcoming BRICS Parliamentary Forum. The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi cited unforeseen circumstances for his absence from the event. An Iranian parliamentary delegation will still participate in the two-day forum scheduled for late October. Ghalibaf's role in ongoing negotiations related to Iran's regional conflicts is significant.
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