Why it matters:
The trip signals Iran’s strategic outreach to non-aligned and BRICS-affiliated countries to bolster diplomatic and economic partnerships.
The big picture:
Qalibaf is on a multi-nation Latin American tour, starting in Venezuela, followed by a short visit to Cuba, and ending in Brazil for the BRICS summit. The trip highlights Iran’s growing ties with emerging global blocs. In Havana, he was welcomed by Cuban officials, including lawmakers and members of the Cuba-Iran friendship group.
Key Points:
- The visit focuses on deepening parliamentary and bilateral ties with Cuba, following similar engagements in Venezuela.
- Qalibaf’s participation in the upcoming BRICS summit in Brazil aims at fostering stronger multilateral cooperation with non-Western powers.
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