by Riaan Eksteen Ph.D
(Emeritus ambassador and Research Associate, Department of Political Studies and Governance, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa)
Copyright: @ 2026 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 14 May 2026
Note: The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily the views of the Re-search Institute for European and American Studies
Foreign ministers of BRICS will convene in India on 14 and 15 May 2026. Abbas Araghchi of Iran is anticipated to attend. The United Arab Emirates is also a member of the Group. The Chinese Foreign Minister will be absent from the meeting in New Delhi because he will be in Beijing for President Trump's meeting with President Xi. The Economic Times of India, on 12 May 2026, describes this as “an intriguing development in global diplomacy.” ... Read more