Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to New Delhi to attend the upcoming BRICS Summit in September, Iranian sources have confirmed. His planned participation comes at a significant moment for India-Iran relations and global diplomacy, with West Asia continuing to face serious geopolitical tensions.
India is preparing to host the 18th BRICS Summit under its 2026 chairship. The gathering is expected to bring together leaders of major emerging economies and provide an important platform for discussions on global economic cooperation, international security and pressing geopolitical challenges.
Pezeshkian’s Delhi Visit Gains Strategic Importance
Pezeshkian’s planned visit is significant because it will bring the Iranian leadership to New Delhi at a time when developments in West Asia remain a major concern for the international community.
The Iranian president’s presence at the summit is also expected to reinforce Tehran’s engagement with the BRICS grouping. Iran became a full member of BRICS in 2024, alongside other newly admitted countries. Indonesia subsequently joined in 2025, taking the grouping’s full membership to 11.
For India, the summit represents an opportunity to strengthen its diplomatic outreach while maintaining dialogue with countries that have differing positions on major international issues.
India-Iran Ties in Focus
Pezeshkian previously met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, in October 2024. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations as well as regional developments, highlighting the importance of continued communication between New Delhi and Tehran.
The upcoming meeting in New Delhi could provide another opportunity for the two sides to review their bilateral relationship and discuss developments affecting the region.
India and Iran have historically maintained engagement across several areas, including trade, connectivity and regional diplomacy. New Delhi has also consistently sought to preserve communication with Tehran while balancing its relationships with other major powers and partners.
West Asia Crisis Adds Diplomatic Weight
The Iranian president’s expected arrival in Delhi comes against the backdrop of heightened tensions in West Asia, giving his participation at the BRICS Summit additional diplomatic importance.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited New Delhi earlier this year for the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. During his visit, he highlighted India’s growing international influence and said New Delhi could play a larger role in efforts to reduce tensions in West Asia. Iranian officials have also argued that negotiations, rather than military action, are necessary for resolving the crisis.
Against this backdrop, Pezeshkian’s participation could place regional stability and diplomatic engagement among the issues attracting attention during the summit.
India’s BRICS Presidency Takes Centre Stage
India assumed the BRICS chairship from Brazil at the beginning of 2026. The country has chosen “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability” as the theme for its BRICS presidency.
The New Delhi summit is therefore expected to focus not only on geopolitical matters but also on economic development, innovation, sustainability and cooperation among member countries.
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The expanded BRICS grouping has become increasingly important in global economic and diplomatic discussions. With countries such as China, Russia and Iran among its members, the forum provides India with an important platform for engaging with influential nations while promoting its own diplomatic priorities.
Pezeshkian Could Meet Modi in Delhi
Pezeshkian’s visit could also create an opportunity for another high-level meeting with Prime Minister Modi. Their previous interaction in Kazan focused on bilateral and regional matters, and another meeting in New Delhi could further underline the importance both countries attach to maintaining diplomatic channels.
Any discussions between the two leaders could attract particular attention because of the evolving security situation in West Asia and its wider implications for energy, trade, connectivity and regional stability.
BRICS Summit to Draw Global Attention
The September summit is expected to become one of the most important diplomatic gatherings hosted by India this year. The participation of senior leaders from major BRICS countries could make New Delhi a key centre of international diplomacy.
Pezeshkian’s confirmed participation adds another important dimension to the event. For Iran, the visit offers an opportunity to deepen its engagement with BRICS and strengthen ties with India. For New Delhi, it provides another avenue to demonstrate its diplomatic influence and advocate dialogue amid regional uncertainty.
As preparations for the BRICS Summit 2026 continue, Pezeshkian’s planned visit is likely to remain closely watched, particularly for its potential impact on India-Iran relations, BRICS cooperation and efforts toward stability in West Asia.
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