Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned home on Wednesday following a two-day “impactful” visit to Russia, where he attended the 16th BRICS Summit and met bilaterally with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kazan, Russia, for the BRICS Summit, where he was greeted warmly by Tatarstan’s Head Rustam Minnikhanov.
During his speech on Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi emphasized India’s commitment to discussion and diplomacy, calling for a peaceful conclusion to the continuing Russia-Ukraine crisis.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplanes for Delhi after attending the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia.
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He highlighted several pressing global challenges, including wars, economic uncertainty, climate change, and terrorism, asserting that BRICS can play a crucial role in guiding the world towards stability.
PM Modi called for a “single-minded” focus and “firm support” in combating terrorism, stressing that there is no room for “double standards” in addressing this issue. He urged for proactive measures to prevent the radicalisation of young people.
The summit brought together leaders from BRICS nations, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
On the sidelines, PM Modi held his first structured bilateral talks with Xi Jinping in five years, underscoring the importance of maintaining peace along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) despite ongoing boundary disputes.
PM Modi delved into the recent green initiatives undertaken by India, including the International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Mission LIFE and Green Credit initiatives announced during COP28. He invited the BRICS countries to join these initiatives.
He also engaged in separate meetings with Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
BRICS, comprising India, Russia, China, South Africa, and Brazil, represents 24% of global GDP and 41% of the world’s population. The group positions itself as an economic counterweight to Western influence, with recent additions including Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE.
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Source: India Today
