Archive · 13 Sep 2026
UN Calls Iran-UAE Meeting Important, Hails India’s Bridge-Building Role
Iran’s president met Sheikh Khaled of the United Arab Emirates during a BRICS meeting in India.
A United Nations spokesperson said the meeting was very important.
He explained that countries involved in conflicts should talk to each other.
He also said India might help connect the sides and support peace efforts.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian asked BRICS countries to oppose unilateral sanctions and attacks on civilian and peaceful nuclear facilities.
BRICS leaders called for less fighting and protection for civilians in West Asia.
They also urged a ceasefire and full humanitarian access in Gaza.
The UN said the long-term goal should remain a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians.
UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric called Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s meeting with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan “very important.”
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12, 2026.
Dujarric said India could serve as a bridge-builder by encouraging communication between parties involved in the West Asia conflict.
Pezeshkian urged BRICS to oppose unilateral sanctions and attacks on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities.
The New Delhi Declaration 2026 called for restraint, civilian protection, dialogue, ceasefire implementation and unhindered humanitarian access in Gaza.
- Who
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric and BRICS leaders.
- What
- Pezeshkian and Sheikh Khaled met during the BRICS Summit, while the UN highlighted India’s potential bridge-building role.
- When
- September 12, 2026; the summit was scheduled for September 12-13.
- Where
- New Delhi, India, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit.
- Why
- The meeting created an opportunity for communication amid the West Asia conflict, while BRICS sought diplomatic measures to reduce tensions.
- Meeting
- Masoud Pezeshkian met Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
- UN assessment
- Stéphane Dujarric described the meeting as very important.
- India’s role
- Dujarric said India could act as a bridge-builder in efforts to end the conflict.
- Summit
- The meeting occurred during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
- BRICS declaration
- The New Delhi Declaration 2026 called for restraint, civilian protection, dialogue and respect for international law.
- Gaza
- BRICS urged implementation of a ceasefire and full, unhindered humanitarian access in Gaza.
- Nuclear facilities
- BRICS said safeguards, safety and security must be upheld for peaceful nuclear facilities under International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards.
