New Delhi, March 13 -- Some members of the BRICS are "directly involved in the current situation in the West Asia region," which has impacted forging a consensus on a common position on the ongoing conflict, sources said.

India, as the current Chair, has been "facilitating discussions" among member states through the Sherpa channel, they said.

The sources added that the last virtual BRICS Sherpa meeting was held on March 12 to deliberate on the situation.

"Some members of the BRICS are directly involved in the current situation in the West Asia region, which has impacted forging a consensus on a common BRICS position on the ongoing conflict. As Chair of BRICS, India has been facilitating discussions among members through the Sherpa cha...