PM Modi meets Iranian parliamentary delegation during BRICS Parliamentary Forum

October 26, 2026

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met with Iranian parliamentary representatives during the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum held in New Delhi on Monday.

The Iranian Embassy shared photos of the meeting on the social media platform X, stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, and senior MP Shashi Tharoor held a courtesy meeting with Iranian parliamentary representatives during the 12th Parliamentary Forum 2026. The meeting underscored the importance of bilateral relations between India and Iran.

Emphasis on parliamentary cooperation among BRICS countries

The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum began on Monday. Parliamentary leaders from BRICS member and partner countries participated in the event. The forum aims to discuss ways to strengthen parliamentary cooperation and advance people-centered development.

Parliamentary presiding officers from various countries, parliamentary leaders, Union Ministers, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, presiding officers of state legislative assemblies, MPs, and other dignitaries are participating in this event.

Earlier, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla chaired the meeting and welcomed the representatives of BRICS member countries. He emphasized the importance of dialogue, mutual respect, and cooperation among the participating countries.

Om Birla emphasizes democratic values ​​as important

In his inaugural address, Om Birla said that the presence and shared commitment of parliamentary delegations from BRICS member countries in India, the world’s largest democracy, is a special experience.

Emphasizing the importance of parliamentary cooperation among BRICS countries, he said that the presence of BRICS Parliamentary Cooperation in India reflects the commitment to dialogue, mutual respect, and a shared belief in democratic values.

The Lok Sabha Speaker informed that the BRICS Parliamentary Forum is completing 20 years of its establishment this year. He said that the organization is expanding rapidly and its ability to influence global events and international relations is also increasing.

Iranian delegation also met with Om Birla

Earlier on Monday morning, the Iranian parliamentary delegation met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who arrived in New Delhi to participate in the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum.

The Iranian Embassy in India posted on Instagram that the parliamentary delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran, which arrived to participate in the BRICS Parliamentary Forum, met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in the morning and held talks with him.

The Iranian parliamentary delegation arrived in New Delhi on Sunday to participate in the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum.