BRICS 2025: Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties with Russia, Iran and Mexico

"Good to meet with FM Sergey Lavrov of Russia on the sidelines of #BRICS2025," Jaishankar posted on X following the meeting.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Russia, Iran, and Mexico on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil, discussing a broad range of regional and global issues.

Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and exchanged views on bilateral cooperation, the evolving situation in West Asia, and collaboration within multilateral groupings such as BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

"Good to meet with FM Sergey Lavrov of Russia on the sidelines of #BRICS2025," Jaishankar posted on X following the meeting.

In his talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Jaishankar focused on the regional situation, particularly in the context of escalating tensions in West Asia. "Glad to meet FM @araghchi of Iran this evening. Our conversation focused on recent regional developments," he noted.

Jaishankar also met Juan Ramón de la Fuente, Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Their discussion centred on strengthening bilateral ties with a focus on key sectors such as health, digital cooperation, technology, and space.

The BRICS grouping, originally formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has significantly expanded its global influence in recent years.

With the inclusion of Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates in 2024, and Indonesia joining in 2025, the bloc now represents nearly half of the world’s population, 40 percent of global GDP, and over a quarter of international trade.