September 12, 2026 12:15 AM
PM Modi calls for secure sea lanes, removal of trade barriers at BRICS Business Forum 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for secure sea lanes, open supply routes and the safety of seafarers to sustain global trade, while urging BRICS countries to work towards removing trade barriers and expanding opportunities for businesses. Addressing the BRICS Business Forum 2026 in New Delhi, PM Modi said India was a strong advocate of freedom of navigation and the safety of seafarers, stressing that secure maritime routes were essential for the smooth movement of global trade. ...