New Delhi:Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will not participate in the 12th meeting of BRICS parliaments' speakers in New Delhi due to "some unforeseen circumstances," as announced by the Iranian Embassy in India.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the embassy released a statement on its X account, detailing that Ghalibaf would be absent from the event scheduled for October 26-27 in the Indian capital. Despite his absence, an Iranian parliamentary delegation will attend the meeting.

The statement highlighted Iran's commitment as a BRICS member to actively participate at the highest levels in the group's summits and meetings. The Iranian delegation plans to engage in dialogue and consultations with other member states to enhance both bilateral and multilateral cooperation, especially in parliamentary relations.

The Iranian Embassy also extended its gratitude to the Indian government for hosting the meeting and organizing the necessary arrangements. It expressed hope that the gathering would yield constructive results to bolster cooperation and engagement among BRICS members.

The meeting is being held at the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan complex in Parliament on October 26-27. BRICS is a group of emerging economies, including Iran, which officially joined the bloc in 2024.