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News India Live, Digital Desk: In recent times there has been a heated discussion in diplomatic circles whether BRICS India’s old and trusted friend with a special proposal of Russia and Iran Have become angry. live hindustan According to the report, the Government of India has put an end to these speculations and clarified the situation. The government has clarified that strategic differences do not mean bitterness in relations.
Root of controversy: The BRICS Proposal
The controversy was mainly related to the expansion of the BRICS group and the proposals regarding a new currency or trading system:
Expansion Speed: Russia and Iran have been in favor of the rapid expansion of BRICS and strengthening its identity as an anti-Western bloc.
India’s stance: India has always advocated ‘Criteria-based expansion’. India believes that there should be consensus and clear rules before including new countries.
Currency issue: India has been somewhat cautious on the proposal to introduce a new BRICS currency as an alternative to the dollar, while Russia and Iran want to speed up the process.
Government’s answer: Is there really resentment? (Government’s Response)
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) sources and government representatives confirmed these news. ‘baseless’ Told. The following points have been made by the government:
Independent Foreign Policy: India takes decisions based on its sovereignty and national interests. India’s stance in BRICS is not against any country, but for the stability of the group.
Unbroken ties with Russia: The government clarified that relations between India and Russia have strengthened during the Ukraine crisis and energy trade. Having different opinions on a proposal does not affect a decades-old friendship.
Strategic partnership with Iran: Work continues with Iran on Chabahar Port and International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). Discussions at the BRICS forum are part of a normal democratic process.
Consensus: BRICS is an organization that works by consensus. India’s endeavor is only to ensure that the interests of all members are protected.
Experts’ Analysis: Strategic Autonomy
Geopolitical experts believe that India is currently ‘Strategic Autonomy’ Following the policy of:
India is in groups like QUAD with America and the West on one side.
On the other hand, Russia is also active in BRICS and SCO along with China and Iran.
In such a situation, it is natural to have a conflict of interest, which the government is resolving through ‘negotiation’.