The BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting commences Thursday. Tensions in West Asia are impacting discussions. Iran and UAE have not reached a consensus on the crisis. India is chairing the meeting. Ministers will also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The gathering prepares for the September summit. Partner countries will also attend.

Russian Foreign Minister will also likely discuss the Ukraine situation and settlement prospects

The sharp differences within BRICS, which India has blamed for the lack of a consensus on the West Asia situation, became public with Iran accusing the UAE of blocking a joint…

The group’s foreign ministers convene in New Delhi amid global tensions.