MEA Secretary Neena Malhotra chairs BRICS MENA meeting (23–24 Apr 2026)

What: BRICS Deputy FMs and Special Envoys for MENA convened in New Delhi under India’s BRICS Chairship; discussions on West Asia conflict, humanitarian assistance, UNRWA, and regional stability. Agreed to meet under China’s chairship in 2027.

Significance: BRICS platform emphasises independent/minilateral approaches to MENA crises and humanitarian responses; India’s diplomatic role in regional security dialogues.

UPSC relevance: Multilateral diplomacy, BRICS agenda, West Asia geopolitics.

Practice Q: Evaluate BRICS’ potential to contribute constructively to conflict resolution and humanitarian responses in MENA.