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MEA Secretary Neena Malhotra Leads BRICS-MENA Summit in New Delhi
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🗓 07 Aug 2026, 09:37 AM
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MEA Secretary Neena Malhotra chaired the BRICS-MENA meeting in New Delhi, bringing together leaders from the BRICS bloc and Middle East and North African countries to discuss cooperation.
MEA Secretary Neena Malhotra chaired the BRICS-MENA meeting in New Delhi, bringing together officials from the BRICS bloc and Middle East and North African nations.
The session focused on deepening economic ties, exploring trade opportunities, and discussing regional security challenges.
Participants highlighted the importance of multilateral cooperation to address global economic volatility and promote sustainable development.
India’s role as a bridge between emerging economies and the MENA region was underscored, with several follow‑up initiatives slated for the coming months.
The meeting concluded with a joint statement reaffirming commitment to mutual growth and cooperation.
The session focused on deepening economic ties, exploring trade opportunities, and discussing regional security challenges.
Participants highlighted the importance of multilateral cooperation to address global economic volatility and promote sustainable development.
India’s role as a bridge between emerging economies and the MENA region was underscored, with several follow‑up initiatives slated for the coming months.
The meeting concluded with a joint statement reaffirming commitment to mutual growth and cooperation.