New Delhi [India]: The two-day 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum 2026 has begun. Hosted by India, it is being held in the Central Hall of the Constituent Assembly, Parliament House Complex. On the first day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also arrived at the venue, shared a family photo and met some representatives of partner countries.
Courtesy call on the Iranian representative
The Iranian Embassy released a video of its representative interacting with PM Modi, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and senior MP Shashi Tharoor. “During the 12th Parliamentary Forum 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Senior Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor paid a courtesy call on Iranian parliamentary representatives. ”
According to the embassy, these meetings underscored the importance of bilateral relations between India and Iran. The Parliamentary Delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran is led by Dr. Ahmad Naderi. In the video clip shared, he can be seen talking to PM Modi.
Absence of the Iranian president
The speaker of the Iranian parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, was scheduled to attend the forum. But then the embassy issued a statement on Saturday (October 24) saying, “Due to unforeseen circumstances, he will not be able to come.” In their place, a parliamentary delegation from Iran will attend the forum meeting. ”
Dignitaries and Openings Included in the Forum
The two-day (26th and 27th October) event is being attended by Presiding Officers and Parliamentary Leaders of BRICS Member and Partner Countries, Union Ministers, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Harivansh, Presiding Officers of State Assemblies, Members of Parliament and other dignitaries. Formally inaugurating the forum on Monday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla appealed to the BRICS group to give concrete results. “Our success will not be measured by discussions alone, but by concrete outcomes”, he added. He urged the BRICS partners to come up with solutions that improve the lives of citizens.