During the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, held a significant meeting with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian. As the representative for the UAE at this high-profile gathering—which included leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping—Sheikh Khaled focused the conversation on pressing regional and international concerns. The leaders centered their discussion on the necessity of de-escalating ongoing tensions to foster long-term stability, peace, and economic development for all nations across the region.

This diplomatic engagement occurs as the expanded BRICS bloc, which now includes both the UAE and Iran, recently issued a joint declaration calling for maximum restraint regarding the conflict in the Middle East. While regional security has been tested by frequent exchanges of fire and persistent geopolitical friction, the UAE continues to champion a path rooted in diplomacy. By maintaining open lines of communication, the UAE remains committed to prioritizing political dialogue and peaceful negotiation as the primary means to resolve disputes, even amidst the complexities of the current geopolitical climate.