India: Iranian, Russian foreign ministers discuss regional developments, BRICS cooperation in New Delhi.

RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO —EDITORIAL USE ONLY— SHOTLIST: NEW DELHI, INDIA (MAY 14, 2026) (RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY - RESTRICTED) 1. IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ABBAS ARAGHCHI SHAKING HANDS WITH RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SERGEY LAVROV 2. ARAGHCHI AND LAVROV HAVING MEETINGNEW DELHI, INDIA - MAY 14, 2026 - RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO —EDITORIAL USE ONLY— Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov discussed bilateral cooperation, regional developments and the post-ceasefire situation following the US-Israeli war against Iran during talks in New Delhi, according to Iran’s Foreign Ministry. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in the Indian capital. According to the ministry, the two sides reviewed cooperation in the political, energy, transportation and regional fields. Araghchi briefed Lavrov on what Tehran described as the latest developments following the ceasefire in the war, and stressed the importance of expanding cooperation within regional and international organizations, including BRICS. The two ministers also emphasized what they described as the “potential and constructive role” of BRICS in reducing regional disputes and supporting collective security mechanisms in the Gulf region. The sides further exchanged views on developments in West Asia and ongoing discussions related to Iran’s nuclear issue, the ministry said. Lavrov, for his part, stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations with Iran and supported expanding economic cooperation in different areas, including energy, transit corridors and strategic waterways, according to the ministry. The two sides also reaffirmed the continuation of close consultations between officials from both countries at various levels, referring to previous agreements reached during Araghchi’s visit to St. Petersburg.