BRICS Summit

October 22, 2024 10:47 PM

PM Modi, Chinese President to have bilateral meeting on BRICS Summit sidelines

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday during the 16th BRICS Summit. This significant encounter comes just two days after India and China reached an agreement on patrolling arrangements in the sensitive region of eastern Ladakh. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the meeting during a media briefing, saying, "I can confirm that there will be a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi...

October 22, 2024 9:58 PM

“We have such a relationship that I felt you don’t need any translation”: Putin to PM Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin remarked during their bilateral meeting on Tuesday that their relationship is so deep that PM Modi does not need a translator. Putin, speaking with a smile, said, "We have such a relationship that I felt that you do not need any translation." PM Modi responded with a smile upon hearing the Hindi translation of Putin’s remarks, which were initially made in Russian. The meeting between the two leaders took place on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit, hosted ...

October 22, 2024 7:41 PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Kazan for BRICS summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Kazan on Tuesday to participate in the 16th BRICS Summit, hosted under Russia's chairmanship. The summit’s theme, “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security,” underscores the importance of cooperation among Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to address global challenges. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders exchanged g...

October 22, 2024 2:13 PM

PM Narendra Modi lands in Kazan to attend 16th BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday touched down in Kazan city of Russia to participate in the 16th BRICS Summit. The Summit is being held under the Chairmanship of Russia. The Prime Minister is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member countries. "Today, Russian President will talk to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The leaders a...

October 22, 2024 9:04 AM

Putin to meet PM Modi & other leaders on sidelines of BRICS Summit: Russian presidential aide

On the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Russia's Kazan, Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, TASS reported citing the Russian president's foreign policy aide, Yury Ushakov. Speaking to reporters, Ushakov stated that the meetings will start on October 22. He said Putin will have a meeting with New Development Bank President Dilm...

October 22, 2024 8:47 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs for Russia to attend BRICS Summit in Kazan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday departed for his two-day visit to Russia to attend the BRICS Summit in Kazan. The 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan is being held under the chairmanship of Russia from October 22-24. During his visit, PM Modi is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member countries and invited leaders in Kazan. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "The Summit, themed 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Secur...

October 21, 2024 9:37 PM

India and China reach agreement on patrolling along LAC ahead of BRICS summit

India and China have reached an agreement on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, marking progress in easing tensions that arose after the 2020 standoff. The agreement comes on the eve of the 16th BRICS Summit, scheduled to take place in Kazan, Russia, on October 22-23. The summit will bring together key leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, raising speculation about a possible bilateral meeting between the...

October 18, 2024 3:37 PM

PM Modi set to attend BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia next week

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia from October 22-23 to attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, following an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The summit, held under Russia's chairmanship, aims to address pressing global issues and is themed "Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security," as stated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). During this visit, PM Modi is expected to engage in bilateral discussions with his counterparts from o...