The escalating crisis in West Asia and its impact on the global energy supply chain are expected to dominate deliberations at a two-day meeting of BRICS foreign ministers to be hosted by India this week.
While Tehran has informed New Delhi that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to attend the May 14-15 conclave, sources suggest his plans could change if the situation in the region changes dramatically.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will skip the meeting as his presence is required in Beijing for US President Donald Trump’s three-day state visit, which coincides with the BRICS gathering.
Chinese Ambassador to India Xi Feihong will attend the meeting on Wang’s behalf, Beijing announced on Tuesday.
Foreign ministers of several BRICS member states including Russia’s Sergey Lavrov have already confirmed their participation, the sources said.
The BRICS foreign ministers will also call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India, as the chair of the BRICS, is hosting the conclave of t​The escalating crisis in West Asia and its impact on the global energy supply chain are expected to dominate deliberations at a two-day meeting of BRICS foreign ministers to be hosted by India this week.
While Tehran has informed New Delhi that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to attend the May 14-15 conclave, sources suggest his plans could change if the situation in the region changes dramatically.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will skip the meeting as his presence is required in Beijing for US President Donald Trump’s three-day state visit, which coincides with the BRICS gathering.
Chinese Ambassador to India Xi Feihong will attend the meeting on Wang’s behalf, Beijing announced on Tuesday.
Foreign ministers of several BRICS member states including Russia’s Sergey Lavrov have already confirmed their participation, the sources said.
The BRICS foreign ministers will also call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India, as the chair of the BRICS, is hosting the conclave of t ​Latest News [ SOBAN NEWS: International and National ]
