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India Chairs BRICS MENA Meet, Discusses Middle East Conflicts

India chaired the BRICS Deputy Foreign Ministers and Special Envoys meeting for the Middle East and North Africa in New Delhi. Secretary (South) Dr Neena Malhotra led the discussions on current regional developments. Members expressed deep concern over the Middle East conflict, covering Palestine, Gaza, Lebanon ceasefire, and crises in Syria, Yemen, and Sudan. The next meeting will be held under China's Chairship in 2027.

Key Points: India Chairs BRICS MENA Deputy Ministers Meet in Delhi

  • India chaired BRICS MENA meet on April 23-24, 2026
  • Secretary Neena Malhotra led discussions
  • Gaza, Lebanon ceasefire, Syria, Yemen, Sudan crises covered
  • Next meeting under China's Chairship in 2027
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Secy South Neena Malhotra chairs BRICS MENA Meet

India chaired the BRICS MENA deputy foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi, discussing Gaza, Lebanon ceasefire, and regional conflicts. Secretary Neena Malhotra led talks.

"Members expressed deep concern on the recent conflict in the Middle East and offered views and assessments on the matter. - BRICS Chair's Statement"

New Delhi, April 24

India chaired the meeting of BRICS Deputy Foreign Ministers and Special Envoys for the Middle East and North Africa on April 23-24, where views were exchanged on the current regional developments.

Sharing the details in a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Secretary (South) Dr Neena Malhotra chaired the meeting of BRICS Deputy Foreign Ministers and Special Envoys for the Middle East and North Africa (BRICS MENA) on 23-24 April 2026 in New Delhi.

The participants had a constructive exchange of views on the current regional developments.

The Ministry of External Affairs also shared the Chair's statement on the BRICS MENA meet, where it was noted that the members expressed deep concern on the recent conflict in the Middle East and offered views and assessments on the matter.

"The BRICS Deputy Foreign Ministers and Special Envoys on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) met on 24 April 2026 in New Delhi, and exchanged views on the current situation in the region. Members expressed deep concern on the recent conflict in the Middle East and offered views and assessments on the matter."

The statement further noted that the discussions covered the Palestine issue and the Gaza situation, including provision of humanitarian aid, the role of UNRWA, zero-tolerance approach to terrorism, welcoming the ceasefire in Lebanon, the unacceptability of attacks on UNIFIL, post-conflict reconstruction and rehabilitation in Syria, political settlement in Yemen, stability and development in Iraq, political process in Libya, and addressing the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

"They agreed to meet again under China's Chairship in 2027", the statement added.

BRICS brings together eleven major emerging markets and developing countries of the world: Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates. It serves as a useful platform for consultation and cooperation on contemporary issues having global as well as regional significance, and issues of global political and economic governance.

The official website for BRICS 2026 highlighted how India's BRICS Chairship is guided by the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability", reflecting a people-centric and humanity-first approach articulated by the Prime Minister at the 2025 Rio Summit.

- ANI

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Sneha F
Finally, BRICS is talking about things that matter to the Global South! These MENA conflicts have been ignored by Western-led bodies for too long. India using its soft power to bring everyone together is impressive 👏 But what about the situation in Kashmir? We need to see more inclusive discussions.
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Amanda J
I'm really curious about how these meetings actually translate into action on the ground. The list of issues is huge - Gaza, Syria, Yemen, Sudan - so much suffering. India hosting these talks is great, but words need follow-through. Let's hope the ceasefire in Lebanon sticks and UNRWA gets proper support.
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Varun X
As an Indian, I'm proud to see our country taking a leadership role in BRICS. The theme "Building for Resilience" is very relevant. But I do have one respectful criticism - we often host such meetings but the outcomes need more visibility to the common citizen. Still, good work by MEA! 🇮🇳
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Kavya N
Interesting that India again raised the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Palestine. We have historically supported the Palestinian cause, and it's good to see that continuing. But I hope we also emphasize the need for condemnation of all forms of terrorism, not just against certain groups. Balance is key.
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James A
India's BRICS chairmanship is really showcasing diplomatic maturity. The fact that China will chair next means continuity. But the real test will be how these meetings influence UN discussions and actual peace processes. Still, kudos to Secretary Neena Malhotra for steering such a complex agenda.

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