On the sidelines of the BRICS summit, the Iranian president will also have the opportunity to meet and discuss bilateral relations with the leaders of some participating countries, such as China, Russia, and India, which have good potential for developing ties with Iran. The meeting between Pezeshkian and his Egyptian counterpart on the fringes of the summit could also be noteworthy, paving the way for resolving some existing differences and restoring diplomatic relations between the two regional countries.