Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Kazan, Russia on a 2-day visit to attend the 16th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on October 22, 2024 | Photo credit: PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (October 22, 2024) left on a visit to Kazan, Russia, where he will attend 16th BRICS Summit.
“India values close cooperation within BRICS on the global development agenda, reformed multilateralism, climate change, economic cooperation, building resilient supply chains, fostering culture and connecting people to people. has emerged as an important platform for discussion and dialogue on other issues, Mr. Modi said in his departure statement.
“The expansion of BRICS with the addition of new members last year has enhanced its agenda of inclusiveness and global well-being,” he added.
This year’s gathering will be the grouping’s first summit. After its expansion last year.
The Foreign Ministry had earlier noted that the theme of the summit in Kazan is “Strengthening Multilateralism for Global Development and Security”, providing an important platform for leaders to discuss key global issues. will do The summit will begin on Tuesday and the main day of discussion will be held on Wednesday (October 23, 2024).
This year, Russia has proposed more than 250 BRICS meetings/events under Russian leadership. Officials said two major activities include integration of invited countries as full members of BRICS and further development of the BRICS partner country model and list of potential partner countries by the next summit.
“Building on the annual summit to be held in Moscow in July 2024, my visit to Kazan will further strengthen the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia,” Mr. Modi said.
Mr. Modi is expected to hold bilateral meetings with several of his counterparts from BRICS member states and leaders invited to Kazan.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during which the two leaders are expected to hold discussions. On the conflict in Ukraine.
BRIC, as a formal grouping, began in 2006 after the leaders of Russia, India and China met in St. Petersburg. In 2010, it was agreed to expand BRIC to BRICS with the accession of South Africa.
Published – October 22, 2024 at 07:35 am IST