Hyderabad, May 15: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in New Delhi and reviewed the evolving security situation in West Asia along with bilateral issues of mutual interest.
The meeting took place during the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting hosted by India under its 2026 chairship.
Following the discussions, Jaishankar shared details of the meeting on X, stating that both leaders held detailed talks on developments in West Asia and their wider implications.
He also appreciated Araghchi’s participation in the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting being organised in India.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met the Iranian Foreign Minister on the sidelines of the BRICS meeting in New Delhi.
Always good to meet FM Mohamad Hasan of Malaysia. @tokmatn9
Reviewed the progress of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including follow-up on the outcomes from PM @narendramodi’s visit to Malaysia earlier this year. #BRICSIndia2026 pic.twitter.com/bsIOLJuEKU
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 15, 2026
The diplomatic engagement assumes significance as it marks one of the first high level interactions involving India after tensions escalated in West Asia.
Addressing the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Thursday, Jaishankar expressed concern over the deteriorating security environment in the region.
He said continuing tensions, threats to maritime traffic and disruptions to energy infrastructure have created serious global concerns.
The External Affairs Minister stressed that safe and uninterrupted maritime movement through international waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, remains crucial for global economic stability.
Jaishankar also reiterated India’s commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter and emphasised that sovereignty and territorial integrity must remain the foundation of international relations.
He said dialogue and diplomacy are the only sustainable solutions for resolving international conflicts.
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi accused the United States and Israel of violating international law and promoting instability in the region.
Speaking at the BRICS meeting, he alleged that Iran had been subjected to unlawful aggression and criticised what he described as expansionism and warmongering.
Araghchi arrived in India on Wednesday for a three day official visit, marking Tehran’s first major diplomatic outreach since tensions escalated in West Asia.
The ongoing conflict has also affected global energy markets, with oil and gas prices witnessing sharp increases after Iran reportedly restricted movement through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy shipping routes.
Nearly 20 percent of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies pass through the strategic corridor connecting the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
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