Assam BJP president and MP Dilip Saikia stated that the BRICS Parliamentary Forum discussed ways to strengthen parliamentary democracy, promote democratic values, improve accountability to citizens, and modernise parliamentary traditions. The two-day summit in New Delhi was attended by representatives from 16 countries.
The sessions also covered emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), and their relevance to parliamentary processes across three distinct sessions. India hosted parliamentary delegations from BRICS member and partner countries at the Parliament House complex.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor received Iranian parliamentary representatives during courtesy calls on the sidelines of the event. The Iranian Embassy in India noted that these interactions underscored the importance of bilateral relations between Iran and India.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor highlighted the significance of parliamentary diplomacy, stating that the forum offers lawmakers an opportunity to engage with international counterparts through informal dialogue. Parliamentary delegations representing 11 BRICS member countries and 10 partner nations arrived in New Delhi for the event hosted by the Parliament of India.
