New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday left for Kazan, Russia, to attend the 16th BRICS Summit, and said he looks forward to extensive discussions on a wide range of subjects as well as meeting various leaders there.
In a post on X, the PM said that BRICS has emerged as an important platform for dialogue and discussion on issues concerning the global developmental agenda, reformed multilateralism, climate change, economic cooperation among other things.
“Leaving for Kazan, Russia, to take part in the BRICS Summit. India attaches immense importance to BRICS, and I look forward to extensive discussions on a wide range of subjects. I also look forward to meeting various leaders there.”
In a statement, the PM said he is departing on a two-day visit to Kazan at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the 16th BRICS Summit.
“India values the close cooperation within BRICS which has emerged as an important platform for dialogue and discussion on issues concerning the global developmental agenda, reformed multilateralism, climate change, economic cooperation, building resilient supply chains, promoting cultural and people to people connect, among others. The expansion of BRICS with the addition of new members last year has added to its inclusivity and agenda for the global good.
“Building upon the Annual Summit held in July 2024 in Moscow, my visit to Kazan will further reinforce the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia.
“I look forward to meeting other leaders from BRICS as well.”
The Summit is themed ‘Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security’.