The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to visit India this month between 14 to 15 May. According to media reports the official will be attending the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting, which is scheduled to take place this month. This visit is crucial crucial since Iran is currently engaged in a war against the US, and the ongoing peace efforts are facing numerous challenges. Why is this visit significant? According to reports, Iran wants BRICS, under India’s chairmanship, to play a constructive role in defusing rising tensions in West Asia. If this visit happens, it would be Araghchi’s first visit to India since the regional conflict began. Araghchi also raised the role of BRICS during his talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in March. According to the Iranian government, he said that in the current situation, forums like BRICS can play a vital role in maintaining regional and global stability. India is chairing the BRICS grouping in May and is preparing to hold its summit in New Delhi. Iran’s growing engagement with India is considered geopolitically significant. Iranian FM is currently on state visit to China Currently the Foreign Minister of Iran is on a visit to China, today he met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi. During this meeting the Chinese official has called for an “immediate and full ceasefire” over the situation in West Asia involving Iran and the US while urging all sides to prioritise dialogue and avoid any further escalation in the region, as reported by Xinhua. According to Xinhua, Wang said China opposes renewed conflict in the region and stressed that diplomatic engagement remains the best path forward and also noted growing international concern over the safety and normal functioning of shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, urging relevant parties to respond to global calls for stability as soon as possible. Why is China possibly supporting Iran? China receives a huge amount of all oil exports passing through the Strait of Hormuz. During the meeting, Araghchi briefed the Chinese side on recent developments in Iran-US negotiations and Tehran’s considerations regarding future steps. He said Iran would firmly safeguard its sovereignty and national dignity while continuing efforts to achieve a “fair and comprehensive agreement” through peaceful negotiations.
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