Iran's President Pezeshkian arrives in New Delhi for 18th BRICS Summit

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New Delhi, the capital of India, on Friday to take part in the 18th edition of the BRICS summit, according to a report by Mehr News.

The visit places Iran's president among the leaders of the BRICS grouping, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa alongside newer members. The New Delhi gathering is the 18th summit of the bloc and is being hosted by India.

Mehr News published video footage of the president's arrival, confirming his presence in the Indian capital for the meetings. The report did not provide further details on the agenda, bilateral meetings or the duration of the visit.

Iran has participated in BRICS activities since joining the grouping, and its attendance at the summit is part of its continued engagement with the bloc's member states. The 18th summit brings together leaders from member and partner countries for discussions on cooperation among the participating economies.

According to Mehr News, President Pezeshkian arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS summit.