New Delhi: Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf will not attend the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi due to unforeseen circumstances, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran said in a statement.
The embassy clarified that an Iranian parliamentary delegation would participate in the meeting of speakers of parliaments from BRICS member countries, reaffirming Tehran’s commitment to active engagement in the grouping’s summits and meetings.

According to the statement, the Iranian delegation will continue dialogue and consultations with representatives of other BRICS members to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation, particularly in parliamentary relations.
The embassy also expressed appreciation to the Government of India for its hospitality and the arrangements made to host the meeting.
It wished the parliamentary forum success, expressing hope that the discussions would produce constructive outcomes and strengthen cooperation among BRICS member countries.
