New Delhi, Oct 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday participated in the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum at Samvidhan Sadan in the Parliament House complex and interacted with foreign delegates, including Iranian parliamentary representatives, amid efforts to strengthen parliamentary cooperation and bilateral relations.
Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor received Iranian parliamentary representatives on the sidelines of the forum, according to the Iranian Embassy in India.
Sharing details of the interaction on X, the embassy said the courtesy calls underscored the importance of bilateral relations between India and Iran. The visiting Iranian parliamentary delegation arrived in New Delhi on Sunday to participate in the forum and held meetings with Indian parliamentary representatives on Monday.
The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum has brought together parliamentary leaders from member and partner countries to discuss ways to strengthen parliamentary cooperation and advance people-centric development. The gathering includes parliamentary leaders, Union Ministers, Members of Parliament, presiding officers of State Legislatures and other dignitaries.
The forum is marking the 20th anniversary of BRICS parliamentary cooperation this year, as the grouping expands its engagement and role in global developments and international relations.
BRICS countries represent nearly half of the world’s population, around one-third of the global landmass and a substantial share of the world economy and international trade, highlighting their collective significance in global affairs.
Despite geographical, cultural, linguistic and social differences, the member countries share responsibilities towards democratic values and humanity, with parliamentary engagement offering opportunities to strengthen cooperation and mutual understanding.
The forum also highlights the potential of BRICS to amplify the voice of the Global South and strengthen its influence in international affairs. Parliamentary cooperation is expected to contribute to addressing shared challenges, promoting peaceful engagement and translating common ambitions into practical outcomes.
