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BRICS 2015 - Plenary Session begins: PM Modi calls BRICS an important pillar of hope in world Part - 2

Ufa, July 9 (ANI): The Plenary Session of BRICS summit began in Ufa on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the summit said that BRICS is an important pillar of hope in the world, which is filled with political security and economic challenges. Prime Minister Modi also stressed on combating the menace of terror. Prime Minister Modi further proposed a BRICS Agriculture Research Centre, which would be a big gift to the world.

BRICS 2015 - Plenary Session begins: PM Modi calls BRICS an important pillar of hope in world Part - 3

Ufa, July 9 (ANI): The Plenary Session of BRICS summit began in Ufa on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the summit said that BRICS is an important pillar of hope in the world, which is filled with political security and economic challenges. Prime Minister Modi also stressed on combating the menace of terror. Prime Minister Modi further proposed a BRICS Agriculture Research Centre, which would be a big gift to the world.

BRICS 2015 - Plenary Session begins: PM Modi calls BRICS an important pillar of hope in world Part - 1

Ufa, July 9 (ANI): The Plenary Session of BRICS summit began in Ufa on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the summit said that BRICS is an important pillar of hope in the world, which is filled with political security and economic challenges. Prime Minister Modi also stressed on combating the menace of terror. Prime Minister Modi further proposed a BRICS Agriculture Research Centre, which would be a big gift to the world.

Strong economic cooperation required among BRICS nations: PM Modi

Ufa, July 09 (ANI): Speaking at BRICS Business Council in the Russian city of Ufa on Thursday Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that a strong economic cooperation is required among the BRICS nations. The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will hold a two-day summit beginning today. PM Modi said that BRICS nations should see their strengths and then cooperate on skill development. Modi also said that Contingency reserve arrangement can now be a reality.

PM Modi proposes annual BRICS trade fair

Ufa, July 09 (ANI): Speaking at BRICS Business Council in the Russian city of Ufa on Thursday Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed that BRICS nations host an annual trade fair and added that India would be happy to host the first such fair of the five-nation bloc. PM Modi said that a strong economic cooperation is required among the BRICS nations. The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will hold a two-day summit beginning today. PM Modi said that BRICS nations should see their strengths and then cooperate on skill development. Modi also said that Contingency reserve arrangement can now be a reality.

PM Modi meets Iran's President Hassan Rouhani in Russia

Ufa, July 09 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met the President of Iran Hassan Rouhani in Ufa city of Russia on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. Both the leaders were accompanied by a high level delegation and bilateral talks were held between them. PM Modi is in Ufa to attend the two day BRICS summit in Ufa. Modi will also be attending the six-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Ufa. The Prime Minister is on the third leg of his tour to six central Asian countries and Russia. The other countries on Modi's itinerary are Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

Paramilitary Rangers to continue policing Karachi, says minister

Islamabad, July 09 (ANI): Pakistan's Home Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan expressed concerns over criticism against the deployment of Rangers in Karachi, saying the paramilitary force is working in accordance with the law. On November 10 last year, the Sindh government had, through a notification under the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Act, allowed the Rangers to detain any suspect for 90 days in their custody with the permission of the court and for further interrogations for 120 days. These powers were extended in March this year for further 120 days. The Rangers operation in Karachi started late in 2013, when the crime rate in the teeming port city soared. The powers Rangers enjoyed in Karachi after the Pakistan Protection Ordinance will expire at midnight. Addressing a news conference hours before the expiry of a deadline in the special powers assigned to Rangers in Sindh, Khan said the centre has been communicating with the provincial government on the issue of the extension of the

PM Modi meets Vladimir Putin, thanks Russia for participating in Yoga Day

Ufa, July 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit and held bilateral talks with him. Modi thanked Russia for participating in the International Yoga Day, saying that it would encourage and motivate the new generation towards holistic healthcare across the world. Vladimir Putin in return told Modi that he himself hasn't tried yoga as it seemed to need great perfection. Prime Minister Modi arrived at Ufa earlier today to participate in the seventh BRICS summit. The Prime Minister will be participating in the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The SCO summit is likely to see India, which is currently an observer of the grouping, acquire full membership.

PM Modi's visit to Kazakhstan was 'extremely successful': Navtej Sarna Part-1

Onboard Air India, July 8 (ANI): Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Navtej Sarna, on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to Kazakhstan was a successful one and added that various crucial issues, including defence cooperation and terrorism, were discussed between the two sides. Prime Minister Modi, who wrapped up his two-day visit to Kazakhstan during which he held discussion with President Nursultan Nazarbayev, is presently in Russia in the third leg of his six-nation visit to participate in the seventh BRICS Summit.

PM Modi's visit to Kazakhstan was 'extremely successful': Navtej Sarna Part-3

Onboard Air India, July 8 (ANI): Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Navtej Sarna, on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to Kazakhstan was a successful one and added that various crucial issues, including defence cooperation and terrorism, were discussed between the two sides. Prime Minister Modi, who wrapped up his two-day visit to Kazakhstan during which he held discussion with President Nursultan Nazarbayev, is presently in Russia in the third leg of his six-nation visit to participate in the seventh BRICS Summit.

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Ufa, July 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Russia's capital Ufa. Both the leaders were accompanied by a high level delegation and matters of concern were discussed. Modi is in Russia to attend the BRICS summit. He is also expected to meet President of South Africa Jacob Zuma in Russia ahead of the BRICS summit. The BRICS leaders will meet in an informal milieu over dinner. The formal summit programme will begin the next day.

PM Modi's visit to Kazakhstan was 'extremely successful': Navtej Sarna Part-2

Onboard Air India, July 8 (ANI): Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Navtej Sarna, on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to Kazakhstan was a successful one and added that various crucial issues, including defence cooperation and terrorism, were discussed between the two sides. Prime Minister Modi, who wrapped up his two-day visit to Kazakhstan during which he held discussion with President Nursultan Nazarbayev, is presently in Russia in the third leg of his six-nation visit to participate in the seventh BRICS Summit.

PM Modi reaches Russia's capital Ufa

Ufa, July 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reached Russia's capital Ufa to participate in the 7th BRICS summit. Modi will be meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin later in the day. He is also expected to meet President of South Africa Jacob Zuma in Russia ahead of the BRICS summit. The BRICS leaders will meet in an informal milieu over dinner. The formal summit programme will begin the next day. There will be an official welcome as well as the customary meeting that leaders have with the members of the BRICS business council. The Prime Minister will also be participating in the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

PM Narendra Modi and Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev give joint statement in Astana (Part-1)

Astana, July 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described his visit to Kazakhstan as short, memorable and rewarding, adding that the two countries have shared perspectives on many issues. Stating that Kazakhstan is India's biggest economic partner in the region, Prime Minister Modi stressed that the two countries will work together to take economic ties to a new level. The Prime Minister further said that Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev had responded positively to his request to consider additional blocks for Indian investments. Meanwhile, president Nazarbayev said that the relation between India and Kazakhstan is of great importance and they had a constructive discussion over bilateral cooperation on many important issues. India and Kazakhstan on Wednesday signed five bilateral agreements on defence, railways, uranium supply, sports and transfer of sentenced prisoners.

PM Narendra Modi and Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev give joint statement in Astana (Part-2)

Astana, July 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described his visit to Kazakhstan as short, memorable and rewarding, adding that the two countries have shared perspectives on many issues. Stating that Kazakhstan is India's biggest economic partner in the region, Prime Minister Modi stressed that the two countries will work together to take economic ties to a new level. The Prime Minister further said that Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev had responded positively to his request to consider additional blocks for Indian investments. Meanwhile, president Nazarbayev said that the relation between India and Kazakhstan is of great importance and they had a constructive discussion over bilateral cooperation on many important issues. India and Kazakhstan on Wednesday signed five bilateral agreements on defence, railways, uranium supply, sports and transfer of sentenced prisoners.

PM Modi departs for Russia after successful visit of Kazakhstan

Astana, July 08 (ANI): After completing his successful visit to Kazakhstan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Ufa capital city of Russia on Wednesday to participate in the 7th BRICS summit. The BRICS leaders will meet in an informal milieu over dinner. The formal summit programme will begin the next day. There will be an official welcome as well as the customary meeting that leaders have with the members of the BRICS business council. The theme of this summit is 'BRICS partnership: A powerful factor for Global Development', which covers both political and economic issues. However, the emphasis is on economic cooperation. The Prime Minister will also be participating in the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

PM Narendra Modi and Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev give joint statement in Astana (Part-3)

Astana, July 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described his visit to Kazakhstan as short, memorable and rewarding, adding that the two countries have shared perspectives on many issues. Stating that Kazakhstan is India's biggest economic partner in the region, Prime Minister Modi stressed that the two countries will work together to take economic ties to a new level. The Prime Minister further said that Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev had responded positively to his request to consider additional blocks for Indian investments. Meanwhile, president Nazarbayev said that the relation between India and Kazakhstan is of great importance and they had a constructive discussion over bilateral cooperation on many important issues. India and Kazakhstan on Wednesday signed five bilateral agreements on defence, railways, uranium supply, sports and transfer of sentenced prisoners.

PM Narendra Modi and Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev give joint statement in Astana (Part-4)

Astana, July 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described his visit to Kazakhstan as short, memorable and rewarding, adding that the two countries have shared perspectives on many issues. Stating that Kazakhstan is India's biggest economic partner in the region, Prime Minister Modi stressed that the two countries will work together to take economic ties to a new level. The Prime Minister further said that Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev had responded positively to his request to consider additional blocks for Indian investments. Meanwhile, president Nazarbayev said that the relation between India and Kazakhstan is of great importance and they had a constructive discussion over bilateral cooperation on many important issues. India and Kazakhstan on Wednesday signed five bilateral agreements on defence, railways, uranium supply, sports and transfer of sentenced prisoners.

PM Modi meets Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev

Astana, July 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gifted Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev a set of books relating to religions born in India. The Prime Minister shared the information via a series of tweets. "My gift to President Nazarbayev is a set of books relating to the religions born in India." "The set includes an English translation of Guru Granth Sahib, Bhadrabahu's Kalpasutra in Prakrit, Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita in Sanskrit." "A Persian translation of Valmiki's Ramayana in nastaliq script is also a part of the set." "I must add- President Nazarbayev has held the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions every three years in Astana since 2003." Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Akorda Presidential Palace.

PM Modi accorded ceremonial welcome at Akorda Presidential Palace

Astana, July 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Akorda Presidential Palace in Kazakhstan's capital Astana on Wednesday. Prime Minister Modi, who arrived in the Central Asian country yesterday, said that India and Kazakhstan are made for each other and the two nations need better connectivity to strengthen their economic engagement and bilateral ties. After completing his visit to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Russia's Ufa city, later today to participate in the 7th BRICS summit. The Prime Minister will also be participating in the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The SCO summit is likely to see India, which is currently an observer of the grouping, acquire full membership.