Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Arrives In India For BRICS Summit

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New Delhi on September 11 to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, where India is serving as chair.

Pezeshkian traveled from Tehran to the Indian capital and was welcomed at the airport by Indian Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shantanu Thakur.

Footage shows the white Republic of Iran aircraft on the airport ramp before Pezeshkian descends the stairs in a dark suit.

He then exchanges handshakes with Indian and Iranian officials on the red carpet, with Thakur among those in the greeting line. A military attaché in an olive uniform is also visible.

The BRICS Summit is scheduled for September 12 and 13 at Bharat Mandapam. The visit marks Pezeshkian’s first trip to India as president.