‘Iran's presence in BRICS an opportunity to enhance urban diplomacy, develop urban regeneration’ TEHRAN- The Managing Director of Iran's Urban Regeneration Company, explaining the goals and dimensions of the Islamic Republic of Iran's presence at the BRICS summit, described this presence as a strategic opportunity to strengthen urban diplomacy, develop international cooperation in the field of urban regeneration, transfer experience, attract innovative ideas, and enhance Iran's position in emerging global equations. According to IRNA from Iran's Urban Regeneration Company, Abdolreza Golpayegani, referring to structural changes in the international system and the increasing role of economic and political coalitions composed of developing countries and emerging economies, stated: Iran's membership in BRICS is not just a symbolic presence in an international body, but can become an effective platform for redefining Iran's role in areas such as urban economics, development policy, urban resilience, spatial justice, and financing infrastructure projects. He added: Today, BRICS has become one of the most important channels for dialogue and cooperation among Global South countries and has provided extensive capacities for synergy in economic, social, technological, and developmental fields. According to Golpayegani, in today's world, urban issues such as marginalization, dilapidated urban fabrics, spatial inequality, climate change, the housing access crisis, and weak service infrastructure have become common challenges among many countries. He emphasized: The Ministry of Transport and Urban Development has accumulated valuable experience in recent years in organizing inefficient settlements, improving and renovating dilapidated urban fabrics, enhancing the quality of life in target neighborhoods, and empowering local communities. Presenting these experiences in BRICS specialized forums, while showcasing the country's expert capacities, can pave the way for defining joint projects and forming a network of specialized cooperation between Iran and other members of this coalition. The Deputy Minister of Transport and Urban Development stated that another goal of