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Iran’s Ambassador Calls for BRICS-Led Global Energy Security at SPIEF 2026
6/9/2026, 4:24:39 AM
Core Event: Iran’s Diplomatic Appeal at the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
On 29 May 2026, Iran’s ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, addressed a panel titled “BRICS Development Prospects: Transformations and New Opportunities” at the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2026), emphasizing the bloc’s growing influence on global energy security.
Background & Context: Iran’s BRICS Membership and Global Energy Concerns
Iran joined BRICS as a full member on 1 January 2024, expanding the bloc’s energy portfolio. The accession coincided with rising geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruptions and surging demand in emerging economies, heightening concerns over global energy security. SPIEF provides a venue for member states to discuss coordinated responses.
Official Statements & Responses: Tehran’s Vision for Collaborative Energy Governance
Jalali said that geopolitical strain, market volatility and rising demand in the Global South have made energy security a cornerstone of stability. He urged BRICS states to expand port infrastructure, strengthen logistics—including the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)—and integrate energy networks, arguing that cooperation would enhance resilience, investment security and technological capacity. Tehran reaffirmed its commitment to peace and to a more inclusive global energy architecture.
Why It Matters: Impact on Global Energy Dynamics
If BRICS members implement the infrastructure projects and deepen cooperation, the initiatives could boost resilience, security and sustainability of regional and global energy trade while reinforcing economic integration among member states. Iran frames this cooperation as a means to promote development and prosperity rather than political pressure.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Global energy security is increasingly being shaped by countries of the Global South, particularly BRICS members, which play a decisive role in this field,” — Kazem Jalali, Ambassador of Iran to Russia
- “Energy security is not limited to access to energy resources, but is a comprehensive concept that encompasses supply security, demand security, investment security, technological security, infrastructure security and financial security,” — Kazem Jalali
- “These countries have the responsibility to contribute to the formation of a fairer, more stable and inclusive system for global energy security,” — Kazem Jalali
- “The Islamic Republic of Iran has not only not attacked any country, but has always advocated peace, stability and security in the world and, as a BRICS member and one of the major energy producers, will play a constructive and effective role in achieving justice and global energy security,” — Kazem Jalali
What’s Next: Anticipated BRICS Initiatives and Future Forums
Iran indicated that forthcoming BRICS summits and subsequent SPIEF meetings will serve as venues to advance the discussed infrastructure projects and to formalize cooperative mechanisms for energy security. Continued dialogue among member states is expected to shape policy proposals ahead of the next BRICS summit scheduled for 2027.
