WANA (Sep 11) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed the importance and growing role of BRICS, saying all members of the group agree on strengthening national currencies and expanding trade among member states using their respective national currencies.

 

Speaking to Indian reporters on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Friday evening, Araghchi described India as a major emerging country that currently holds the BRICS presidency.

 

He said BRICS has become a highly important institution and plays a significant role, expressing confidence that India can effectively lead the group and its member states.

 

Araghchi noted that there are differing views among BRICS members on some issues, but said all members agree on the need to strengthen national currencies and conduct trade among member states using national currencies.

 

He added that the possibility of creating a common BRICS currency remains under consideration.

 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit.