With reference to the 18th BRICS Summit and the New Delhi Declaration, consider the following statements: 1. The summit was held in Tehran to discuss regional hostilities. 2. The New Delhi Declaration was issued regarding West Asia conflicts. 3. The 18th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Khaled

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 13 September 2026

Multilateralism and regional diplomacy: a GS2 case study on BRICS role in West Asia stability.

Why in news

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi held talks in New Delhi to discuss de-escalation of regional hostilities and support peace efforts.

Background

The meeting took place in New Delhi on September 12, 2026. The discussions occurred alongside the 18th BRICS Summit, which produced the 'New Delhi Declaration' regarding West Asia conflicts.

Facts for Prelims

PostMasoud Pezeshkian: President of Iran
PlaceNew Delhi: Venue for the meeting and the 18th BRICS Summit
Fact18th BRICS Summit: The summit where the 'New Delhi Declaration' was issued
BodyBRICS: Multilateral grouping that issued the New Delhi Declaration

Prelims practice question

With reference to the 18th BRICS Summit and the New Delhi Declaration, consider the following statements:

The summit was held in Tehran to discuss regional hostilities.
The New Delhi Declaration was issued regarding West Asia conflicts.
The 18th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The summit was held in New Delhi.

For Mains

Q. Analyze the significance of multilateral platforms like BRICS in mediating regional conflicts in West Asia and fostering de-escalation between competing regional powers.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Diplomatic mediation: Use of non-binding declarations to foster de-escalation without naming specific belligerents
Multilateralism: BRICS's evolving role as a mediator in West Asian geopolitical tensions

Keywords: de-escalation · multilateralism · regional stability · geopolitics · New Delhi Declaration

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