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India backs SCO statement on Iran, warns against China‑Russia dominance in BRICS
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🗓 04 Sep 2026, 11:37 AM
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India has endorsed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's statement on Iran and cautioned that the China‑Russia agenda should not dictate the direction of BRICS.
New Delhi, on Thursday, confirmed that India will join the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) declaration concerning Iran, aligning with the consensus reached by member states. The statement, issued after a recent SCO summit, reiterates support for Iran's sovereignty and calls for diplomatic engagement to address regional tensions.
Indian officials emphasized that while the SCO platform provides a venue for dialogue, India must guard against any attempt by the China‑Russia bloc to steer the agenda of the BRICS grouping. They highlighted the need for BRICS to remain a multilateral forum that reflects the diverse interests of all its members, rather than becoming a vehicle for a single strategic partnership.
The Ministry of External Affairs noted that India's participation in the SCO statement underscores its commitment to constructive engagement in Eurasian affairs, but also serves as a reminder that the country's foreign policy will continue to prioritize an independent and balanced approach within multilateral institutions.
Analysts view the move as a signal that New Delhi is willing to cooperate on issues of common concern, such as Iran, while simultaneously asserting its stance on the broader geopolitical dynamics shaping BRICS and other regional groupings.
Indian officials emphasized that while the SCO platform provides a venue for dialogue, India must guard against any attempt by the China‑Russia bloc to steer the agenda of the BRICS grouping. They highlighted the need for BRICS to remain a multilateral forum that reflects the diverse interests of all its members, rather than becoming a vehicle for a single strategic partnership.
The Ministry of External Affairs noted that India's participation in the SCO statement underscores its commitment to constructive engagement in Eurasian affairs, but also serves as a reminder that the country's foreign policy will continue to prioritize an independent and balanced approach within multilateral institutions.
Analysts view the move as a signal that New Delhi is willing to cooperate on issues of common concern, such as Iran, while simultaneously asserting its stance on the broader geopolitical dynamics shaping BRICS and other regional groupings.