New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Russia on Tuesday for a two-day visit to participate in the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, taking place from October 22-24 under Russia's chairmanship.
During his trip, PM Modi is expected to hold meetings with leaders from other BRICS countries and invited guests. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "The Summit, themed 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security,' will provide an important platform for leaders to discuss key global issues." It further said, "The Summit will offer a valuable opportunity to assess the progress of initiatives launched by BRICS and to identify potential areas for future collaboration."
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This will be his second visit to Russia in 2024, following his trip to Moscow in July for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit. In July, PM Modi met with President Putin and received Russia's highest civilian honour, the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, at the Kremlin.
Indian Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, stated on Monday that India, as a founding member of BRICS, is dedicated to enhancing economic cooperation within the group, emphasising that this is a "very foundational principle."
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Published: 22 Oct 2024, 08:20 am IST
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