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Ghalibaf Cancels Attendance at BRICS Parliamentary Forum

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC · How we work

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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf cancelled his attendance at the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum.
An Iranian parliamentary delegation will still participate in the two-day meeting on October 26–27, 2026 despite Ghalibaf’s absence.
The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi cited unforeseen circumstances for Ghalibaf’s inability to attend.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the BRICS summit and met Modi, Putin, Xi and Ramaphosa.

History

Historical Context

Iran’s invitation to the 2023 BRICS summit in Johannesburg followed a broader shift toward non-Western alliances, exemplified by its March 2023 restoration of ties with Saudi Arabia after China-mediated talks. The summit, attended by leaders of China, Russia, India and South Africa, also announced six new members, signaling the bloc’s expanding diplomatic reach that Iran continues to pursue in 2026.

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Story summary

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf cancelled his attendance at the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum.
An Iranian parliamentary delegation will still participate in the two-day meeting on October 26–27, 2026 despite Ghalibaf’s absence.
The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi cited unforeseen circumstances for Ghalibaf’s inability to attend.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the BRICS summit and met Modi, Putin, Xi and Ramaphosa.

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