BRICS foreign ministers reiterated support for UN Security Council reforms and stronger representation for developing countries ahead of the summit in India.

The 2026 BRICS summit has concluded without a joint statement as member states remain divided over the war in Iran. Tehran's push to condemn the US-Israel alliance for missile strikes was reportedly rejected by the UAE,

Iran and the United Arab Emirates clashed publicly at the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi after Iran’s foreign minister accused the UAE of direct involvement in military operations against his country,

The meeting brings together diplomats from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa along with newer member countries. It comes as the war in Iran has disrupted global energy supplies and driven up oil prices.

Brazil's FM Mauro Vieira discusses BRICS' evolution, consensus challenges, and the impact of regional tensions on future summits.

NEW DELHI, May 14 (Reuters) - Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Thursday that unimpeded maritime flows through international waters, including the Strait of Hormuz, are vital for global economic well-being.

The rise of BRICS reflects a shift toward a more multipolar global order, with economic power spreading beyond the West.

During high-level discussions, EAM Jaishankar emphasised the need for effective responses to energy, food, and health security challenges, safe maritime flows, and securing supply chains.