The Embassy of Iran in India announced that the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament and head of the Iranian negotiating delegation will not attend the meeting of the Speakers of Parliaments of BRICS member states in New Delhi "due to some unforeseen circumstances."
The Iranian Embassy in India wrote on the social media platform X on Saturday evening: The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi would like to inform that due to some unforeseen circumstances, Dr. Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran, will not be able to attend the meeting of the Speakers of Parliaments of BRICS member states in New Delhi.
The Iranian Embassy in India added: It is also emphasized that the parliamentary delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran will participate in this meeting. As a member of BRICS, Iran reaffirms its commitment to active and effective participation at the highest levels in the summits and meetings of this group. In this regard, the Iranian delegation will continue its talks and consultations with the delegations of BRICS member states with the aim of expanding and deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation, especially in the field of parliamentary relations and cooperation.
The embassy concluded: The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran also expresses its sincere gratitude to the Government of India for its generous hospitality and the arrangements made to host this meeting. It wishes success for the summit of the Speakers of Parliaments of BRICS member states and hopes that this summit will have constructive results towards strengthening cooperation and interaction among member states.
India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, and this two-day event is scheduled to be held from October 26 to 27 (Aban 4 to 5) in the Samvidhan Central Hall at the Parliament Complex.
Source: Entekhab
