Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Visit to Russia for the BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to Russia to participate in the 16th BRICS Summit. The summit is taking place in Kazan, Russia, where BRICS leaders are discussing various global, economic, and environmental issues.
Modi’s Russian Visit
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Kazan comes at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin for the 16th BRICS Summit. In a statement, Modi expressed, “India values close cooperation among BRICS nations. The summit will discuss various topics, including global development plans, reformed multilateralism, climate change, economic cooperation, and creating supply chains suitable for the environment.”
This visit aims to strengthen India-Russia relations, as Modi highlighted during his trip. An essential aspect of this visit includes a face-to-face meeting with President Putin.
Meeting Between Modi and Putin
In Kazan, Prime Minister Modi met with President Putin, and both leaders exchanged greetings. During this meeting, Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to helping find a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue. He stated that he is in continuous contact regarding this matter.
President Putin expressed, “We take pride in working alongside India in the BRICS organization. The friendship between our two countries is profound.”
History of the BRICS Organization
The BRICS organization was initially formed in 2009 with Brazil, Russia, India, and China. After South Africa joined in 2010, the group was referred to as BRICS. The organization aims to foster global development and prioritize economic growth among member nations.
In the past year, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates have joined BRICS as new members.
Key Features of the BRICS Summit
The current BRICS summit is being held in Kazan, where leaders are discussing various significant global issues.
Key features of the summit include:
Economic Cooperation:
- Efforts are being made to increase mutual economic cooperation to address global economic challenges.
Climate Change:
- Discussions are ongoing regarding measures to tackle the impacts of climate change.
Efficient Supply Chains:
- Plans are being developed to create new opportunities for the efficient distribution of goods and services in the global market.
Global Security:
- Modi reiterated India’s support for a smooth resolution to the Ukraine conflict, which is crucial for global security.
Potential Meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping
During the BRICS summit, there are indications that Prime Minister Modi may have the opportunity to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Following a significant clash between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley in 2020, tensions arose between the two nations. However, after several rounds of discussions, tensions along the border have eased.
Recently, a significant agreement was reached between India and China regarding smooth patrol operations along the border, addressing a longstanding issue.
In this context, if a formal meeting occurs between Modi and Xi at the BRICS summit, it could significantly enhance friendship and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Continuing Events of the BRICS Summit
The main events of the BRICS summit are taking place today. In the morning, leaders are engaging in discussions in a closed session, while the afternoon will feature an open session for the summit.
After concluding the BRICS summit, Prime Minister Modi is set to return to Delhi. Following this, a “BRICS-Global South” conference will take place, involving representatives from 28 countries.
Through this summit, BRICS aims to strengthen economic and political ties among its members and with global nations, ensuring a collaborative approach to addressing pressing challenges.
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