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India Secures Brics Joint Statement Sign‑Off from Iran, Saudi Arabia and UAE After Late‑Night Talks
✍️ Times of India
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 02:46 PM
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India brokered a late‑night agreement that saw Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates sign the Brics joint statement, marking a rare moment of consensus among rival Gulf and Middle Eastern states.
India played a pivotal role in getting Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to sign the Brics joint statement during the current summit. The agreement was reached after a series of late‑night discussions that stretched into the early hours, with Indian officials negotiating terms that satisfied all parties.
The signing is notable because Iran and Saudi Arabia have been long‑standing rivals, while the UAE has maintained diplomatic ties with both. By bridging these differences, India has demonstrated its growing diplomatic clout on the global stage.
The joint statement will be presented at the Brics summit and is expected to influence discussions on global economic governance, climate change and security. It signals a potential shift in regional dynamics and underscores India’s ambition to be a key player in multilateral forums.
The signing is notable because Iran and Saudi Arabia have been long‑standing rivals, while the UAE has maintained diplomatic ties with both. By bridging these differences, India has demonstrated its growing diplomatic clout on the global stage.
The joint statement will be presented at the Brics summit and is expected to influence discussions on global economic governance, climate change and security. It signals a potential shift in regional dynamics and underscores India’s ambition to be a key player in multilateral forums.