From Xi’s surprise absence to bold declarations on AI governance and climate finance, the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil reflects an evolving alliance navigating shifting global power dynamics.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago a silver replica of the Ayodhya Ram Temple accompanied by a Kalash filled with sacred water.
PM Modi landed in Brazil on Saturday evening and is scheduled to attend key multilateral discussions alongside BRICS leaders from July 6 to 7
The tour will cover Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia, and will include several unprecedented and rare prime ministerial engagements.
This will be Modi’s second five-nation tour during his tenure.
Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, expressed optimism about resuming direct flights between India and China following a recent meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi at the BRICS summit. Xu highlighted that, while it’s natural for neighbouring countries like India and China to have differences, the leaders’ discussions set a constructive example for managing these issues. He conveyed his hope for smoother cooperation across various sectors, including business, education, and science, which could benefit both nations. Direct flights, previously available before 2020, would bring greater convenience, reducing both travel time and costs for citizens.
Prime Minister Modi has emphasised that this is not an era of war. Disputes and differences must be settled by dialogue and diplomacy. Agreements, once reached, must be scrupulously respected, says External Affairs Minister.
PM Modi's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping may have dominated the headlines but at Kazan, he had a packed schedule as he met several heads of states
The escalating conflict in West Asia figured prominently in the Kazan Declaration, adopted by the leaders who participated in the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan.
In the bilateral meeting, PM Modi underscored the importance of properly handling differences and disputes and not allowing them to disturb peace and tranquility.
"A massive cyberattack from abroad began this morning on the infrastructure of the official website, the Russian Foreign Ministry's portal," spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
The meeting between the two leaders will be closely watched as it comes in the backdrop of India and China making significant headway in the border conflict along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh.
My visit to Kazan will further reinforce the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia, noted the Prime Minister.
The comments by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri came a day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Russian city of Kazan to attend the 16th BRICS Summit
India and China have reached an agreement on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), resolving issues that emerged after the 2020 Ladakh border clash, which resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced the breakthrough, highlighting ongoing diplomatic and military communication between the two sides. The announcement came ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kazan, Russia, for the BRICS Summit, where he may meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. The summit, themed "Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security," will focus on global cooperation and BRICS initiatives.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has cancelled his trip to Russia for the BRICS summit due to medical advice following a head injury sustained at home. He will now participate via videoconference. A medical report confirmed that Lula should avoid long-distance flights but can continue his regular duties. The BRICS group, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and new members like Egypt and Iran, is set to meet from October 22-24 in Kazan. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the group will play a significant role in driving global economic growth and emphasized its openness to new members. The summit is being framed as a demonstration of Russia's resilience against Western isolation efforts stemming from its actions in Ukraine. Leaders from China, India, and the UAE have confirmed their attendance, underscoring the group's growing influence in global politics and trade.
During his visit, PM Modi is expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member countries and invited leaders in Kazan.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, from 22 to 24 October, aimed at strengthening economic ties and expanding Kremlin influence.
Addressing a function organised at the airport here by the BJP to celebrate the success of Chandrayaan-3 and welcome the prime minister on his return from his two-nation tour, Modi said that at the BRICS Summit in South Africa and during his visit to Greece, he received several congratulatory messages over the success of the lunar mission.
Modi arrived in South Africa on Tuesday for the first in-person BRICS Summit after three consecutive years of virtual meetings because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Modi underlined that maintenance of peace and tranquility in the border areas is essential for the normalisation of the India-China relationship, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said.
The share of the bloc in world GDP has been on the rise; it accounted for more than a quarter in 2022.
The new countries to join the BRICS bloc include Iran, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Egypt, and Ethiopia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the BRICS-Africa Outreach and the BRICS Plus Dialogue.