New Delhi:The heads of the Iranian and Chinese parliamentary delegations convened on the sidelines of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi, India, to discuss the importance of strengthening bilateral relations.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the meeting, held on Monday, underscored the necessity for both countries to enhance cooperation across various sectors, with a particular focus on parliamentary affairs.

The Iranian delegation, which includes Ahmad Naderi, a member of the Parliament's Presiding Board, Abbas Moqtadaei, head of the Iran-India Parliamentary Friendship Group, and Ali Haddadi, deputy head of the group, arrived in New Delhi on Sunday to participate in the forum. The delegation is promoting the slogan 'Iranian Strength; A New International Order and Countering Unilateralism' during the gathering.

In addition to the meeting with the Chinese delegation, the Iranian lawmakers are set to engage with other parliamentary delegations attending the forum. BRICS currently consists of 11 member countries Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Argentina.