New Delhi. Regarding the meeting of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum to be held in the Indian capital Delhi, Iran has issued a statement informing that due to some unexpected circumstances, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Dr. Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf will not be able to attend it. However, Iran has made it clear that Iran's parliamentary delegation will participate in this meeting. Iran has appreciated the excellent hospitality and arrangements made by the Government of India for hosting the meeting. Also, as a member country, it has reiterated its commitment towards active and effective participation in BRICS conferences and meetings.
The statement issued by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi noted that as a member of BRICS, Iran reiterates its commitment to active and effective participation at the highest level in the summits and meetings of this grouping. The Embassy wishes to inform that due to some unexpected circumstances, His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, Chairman of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran, will not be able to attend the meeting of the Speakers of Parliaments of BRICS Member States to be held in New Delhi. The Iranian delegation will continue its dialogue and consultations with the delegations of BRICS member states, with the aim of expanding and deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation, especially in the field of parliamentary relations and cooperation.
On behalf of the Iranian Embassy, it expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the Government of India for the wonderful hospitality and arrangements made for hosting this meeting. Iran, while wishing complete success of this meeting of the Speakers of Parliaments of BRICS member countries, has expressed hope that it will yield positive results in strengthening cooperation and engagement among the member countries.