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Brics about enhancing voice of developing world: Russian ambassador Alipov

The remarks by Alipov came while addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Monday

PM Modi can influence conclusion of Russia-Ukraine conflict: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to leverage India's influence to foster peace while adding that New Delhi can host Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations

Not easy to make Brics draft on international payment systems work

Brics's demand to reform the present financial system and global institutions and attempts to develop different payment mechanisms will get suitable support

Vietnam to work with Brics as PM Chinh meets with China, Russia leaders

Chinh fell short of stating Vietnam's explicit interest in joining the club, a move that could bring the Communist-run southeast Asian nation closer to China and Russia

Brics must avoid being an anti-West group as it grows, says PM Modi

Comments underscore PM Modi's challenge in trying to balance ties with Russia, which India relies on for cheap oil, and US, which is providing access to cutting-edge technology for manufacturing

PM Modi arrives in Delhi after attending Brics Summit in Russia's Kazan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met several world leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Jaishankar meets Indonesian counterpart in Kazan, discusses strategic ties

Jaishankar accompanied PM Modi to the 16th Brics Summit in Kazan, hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin, brings together leaders from Brics member countries to address pressing global issues

India's economic growth an example for many Brics nations, says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday lauded India's economic growth, saying the country serves as an example for many BRICS nations. Putin made the remarks in his address at the 16th BRICS Summit in the Russian city of Kazan, where he thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his participation in the three-day summit. "All of us talk about the need to ensure high economic growth rates; you (Modi) manage to do this successfully," Putin was quoted as saying by the state-run TASS news agency. "We congratulate you on these results 7.5% growth; this is an example for many of us, he noted. Thank you for your initiatives, Putin added. India's economy is expected to be 7 per cent this year and 6.5 per cent in 2025. BRICS, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has now expanded with five additional members - Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Putin's remarks came as a senior official from the International Monetary Fund said that India remains

In meet with Xi, Modi welcomes pact for 'complete disengagement' along LAC

Meeting on margins of 16th Brics Summit, PM Modi and President Xi agree to stabilise and rebuild India-China bilateral relations

Brics calls for ceasefire in Gaza, denounces Israel for 'mass killings'

Leaders from BRICS countries on Wednesday called for an immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza Strip and the release of hostages from "both sides", while denouncing Israel for its military offensive that has led to mass killings of civilians in that territory. The escalating conflict in West Asia figured prominently in the Kazan Declaration, adopted by the leaders who participated in the 16th summit of the group in this Russian city. BRICS includes Iran which faces possible retaliation from Israel after it launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at the Jewish nation on October 1. Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa were the initial members of the group, which has now expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The declaration specifically condemned the Israeli airstrike on Iran's consulate in Syria in April that killed officers of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, among others. We reiterate our grave concern at the deterioration

PM Modi leaves for India after attending 16th Brics summit in Russia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday left for home after wrapping up his two-day "impactful" visit to Russia where he attended the 16th BRICS Summit and held bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. "PM @narendramodi wraps up an impactful visit to Kazan and emplanes for New Delhi," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) posted on X. Modi arrived in the heritage city of Kazan on Tuesday for the BRICS Summit. He was warmly received by the Head of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov. In his address at the BRICS Summit on Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi said India supported dialogue and diplomacy and not war and called for resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through peaceful negotiations. Modi also flagged concerns over pressing challenges such as wars, economic uncertainty, climate change and terrorism and said the BRICS can play a positive role in taking the world on the right path. The prime minister strongly pitc

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Brics leaders outline projects including cross-border payments system

"BRICS countries are among the world's largest producers of grains, legumes, and oilseeds. In this regard, we proposed opening a BRICS grain exchange," Putin told the leaders

Brics summit: Putin proposes new investment platform for partner nations

"We propose to set up a new investment platform of BRICS," Putin said, addressing the plenary session of BRICS Summit

Modi, Xi stress maturity and mutual respect for peaceful, stable ties

The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Brics summit in the Russian city of Kazan, the Indian government and Chinese state media said

Financial cooperation, Brics expansion on table as Putin hosts global south

Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted China's Xi Jinping, India's Narendra Modi and other world leaders at a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, part of the Kremlin's efforts to challenge Western global clout. Speaking at the start of Wednesday's BRICS meeting, Putin named the deepening of cooperation in the financial sector as part of its agenda. He said participants were also set to discuss a range of international issues including the settlement of regional conflicts, along with the expansion of the BRICS group of countries. BRICS strategy on the global arena conforms with the strivings of the main part of the global community, the so-called global majority, Putin said. The alliance that initially included Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa has expanded to embrace Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Turkey, Azerbaijan and Malaysia have formally applied to become members, and several others have expressed ...

India supports dialogue and diplomacy, not war: PM Modi at Brics summit

India supports dialogue and diplomacy and not war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the BRICS Summit here on Wednesday, in an unambiguous message calling for resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through peaceful negotiations. In his address, Modi flagged concerns over pressing challenges such as wars, economic uncertainty, climate change and terrorism and said the BRICS can play a positive role to take the world in the right path. "We support dialogue and diplomacy, not war. And just as we were able to overcome a challenge like COVID together, we are certainly able to create new opportunities to ensure a secure, strong and prosperous future for future generations," he said. The summit was attended by top leaders of BRICS nations, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. The prime minister also batted for concerted global efforts to deal with terrorism and that there must not be any "double standards" in fighting the menace. "In or

Over 30 nations expressed desire to join Brics: Putin at plenary session

Addressing world leaders at the Plenary Session of the 16th Brics Summit, Putin said the group would discuss its expansion at the meeting but that it was important to strike a balance in any expansion

Putin hosts global south leaders at Brics summit to counter western clout

China's Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other world leaders arrived on Tuesday in the Russian city of Kazan for a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies that the Kremlin hopes to turn into a rallying point for defying Western influence in global affairs. For Russian President Vladimir Putin, the three-day meeting also offers a powerful way to demonstrate the failure of US-led efforts to isolate Russia over its actions in Ukraine. Kremlin foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov called it the largest foreign policy event ever held by Russia, with 36 countries attending and more than 20 of them represented by heads of state. The alliance that initially included Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa has expanded rapidly to embrace Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Turkiye, Azerbaijan and Malaysia have formally applied to become members, and a few others have expressed interest in joining. Observers see the BRICS summit as par

Will continue to work, have strong ties with India, Brazil, S Africa: US

US Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel noted that US intends to manage its relationship and competition with China responsibly