Iran’s Parliament Speaker to Attend BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi
What Happened
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, is scheduled to visit India for the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi on 26-27 October 2026, according to Indian parliamentary and media reports. The forum will be hosted by India under its BRICS presidency and will bring together parliamentary leaders from BRICS member and partner countries. Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the event, while Om Birla announced details of the gathering.
Key Takeaways
The visit underscores continued parliamentary engagement within BRICS and will place Iran among the participating member countries at a major India-hosted multilateral forum. The event is focused on parliamentary cooperation and people-centric development.