A major diplomatic gathering officially commenced on Monday as the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum kicked off inside Samvidhan Sadan within the Parliament House complex. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the opening day of the two-day summit, joining the traditional group photograph and interacting with delegates from partner nations. The high-profile meetings between Indian leaders and the visiting Iranian delegation quickly became a focal point of the opening sessions.
High-Level Interactions With Iranian Representatives
During the proceedings, senior Indian leadership engaged in cordial exchanges with the visiting delegates from Tehran. Footage shared by the Iranian embassy captured Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and senior parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor interacting warmly with the foreign representatives. The embassy subsequently shared a statement on X emphasizing that these diplomatic conversations underscored the profound significance of bilateral ties between India and Iran.
Delegation Led by Dr. Ahmad Naderi
The Islamic Republic of Iran parliamentary delegation attending the summit is spearheaded by Dr. Ahmad Naderi, who was prominently seen conversing with the Prime Minister in the circulated video clip. Originally, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, was scheduled to attend the event in person. However, the embassy issued a formal notification on Saturday, October 24, citing unforeseen circumstances that prevented his travel and necessitated sending a dedicated parliamentary delegation in his stead.
Lok Sabha Speaker Calls for Tangible Outcomes
Formally inaugurating the multi-day summit scheduled across October 26 and 27, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla delivered a strong address urging the bloc to focus on practical results. He noted that the true metric of success should rely on concrete outcomes rather than mere discussions alone. He further called upon all participating partners to formulate actionable solutions aimed at improving the daily lives of citizens across member states.
Gathering of Global Parliamentary Leaders
The prominent event brings together presiding officers, parliamentary leaders, central ministers, and dignitaries from both BRICS member states and partner nations. Among those in attendance are Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, presiding officers from various state legislative assemblies, esteemed members of parliament, and other distinguished guests participating in the ongoing deliberations.
