Iran Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian sent a letter to the BRICS countries, including India, urging them to call for a halt in the attacks on the Gaza strip at a time when the Israel-Gaza conflict has claimed numerous lives of innocent civilians on both sides. The countries that are part of the bloc are Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Moreover, Iran was admitted to the group during the BRICS summit in South Africa in August this year, along with five new members from 2024 onwards: Argentina, Ethiopia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran said in a statement, “Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hossein Amirabdollahian, sent separate letters to the foreign ministers of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), expressing deep concern over the atrocities committed by the Zionist regime in Palestine.”
“He urged for proactive and constructive intervention by the BRICS member countries to halt the attacks in the Gaza Strip, prevent crimes against humanity, and hold the aggressors accountable,” the statement said.
On Sunday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with his Iranian counterpart Amirabdollahian about the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The two leaders emphasized the importance of preventing further escalation in the region as well as providing critical humanitarian assistance. The two leaders underscored the importance of preventing further escalation in the region and providing crucial humanitarian support.
They also agreed to keep in touch in order to address the evolving situation in West Asia.
“I spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Amirabdolahian today.” The grave situation in West Asia and the international community’s concerns were discussed. The significance of preventing escalation and providing humanitarian assistance was conveyed. “We agreed to stay in touch,” wrote EAM S Jaishankar on platform X.