- Geographical barriers and borders pose no limitations on those who wish to harm our societies.
- In South Asia and BIMSTEC, all nation states barring one, are motivated to pursue a path of peace for its people.
- Unfortunately, this country in India's neighbourhood embraces and radiates the darkness of terrorism. Terrorism has become its favourite child, and the child in turn has come to define the essential character and nature of its parent.
- The time to condemn state-sponsored terrorism is long gone, it's time to stand up and act, and act boldly.
- Those who nurture the philosophy of terror must be sent a clear message to mend their ways or be isolated in the civilised world.
- Together we represent almost two thirds of humanity. We are united by similar challenges and concerns.
- There are many economic opportunities. We have shared aspirations for growth, development, commerce and technology.
- Technology can bridge gaps and connect communities. It can also deliver services that make a difference in our daily lives.
- Environment and disaster management are areas where we can work together.
New ways to think about South and South East Asia. PM @narendramodi and other BIMSTEC leaders confer in a special retreat in Goa pic.twitter.com/0utDAI0JxN
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) October 16, 2016
PM @narendramodi with BIMSTEC Leaders pic.twitter.com/NoXWaV0m0G
- PIB India (@PIB_India) October 16, 2016
PM concludes: I would like to thank my fellow leaders for their unqualified support in ensuring a successful 8th BRICS Summit. pic.twitter.com/bfSalwQymm
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) October 16, 2016
- The highlight of Goa session will be the outreach to the BIMSTEC countries
- The first BRICS-BRIMSTEC outreach summit will be held later today
PM:We agreed that those who nurture,shelter,support &sponsor forces of violence &terror are as much a threat to us as terrorists themselves pic.twitter.com/rySxHgmw47
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) October 16, 2016
- Been an honour and privilege to welcome all the leaders to the beautiful state of Goa.
- Our discussions spread over 3 sessions were substantive and productive
- In the morning we discussed global issues including terrorism, need to reform global governance architecture
- The conversation was useful and forward-looking. As we mark a decade of BRICS it is particularly timely
Salcete: Signing of agreements by #BRICS nations underway in Goa. Three agreements signed. pic.twitter.com/SNNkOLrQZw
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 16, 2016
4 forging the #BRICS Foreign Ministers agenda. EAM @SushmaSwaraj with FMs of South Africa, China and Brazil pic.twitter.com/iaJ05SYSYN
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) October 16, 2016
PM @narendramodi: Terrorism casts a long shadow on our development and economic prosperity. pic.twitter.com/c073fqRQVg
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) October 16, 2016
- We look forward to a BRICS Credit Rating Agency, and speeding up Agriculture Research Centre, Railway Research Network, & Sports Council
- Second, transform the quantum and quality of trade and investment linkages among BRICS
- Third, focus on key priorities of our economic transformations
- Fourth, secure our societies. In the world we inhabit today, security and counter-terrorism cooperation are essential
- Thriving people-to-people exchanges is the lifeblood of BRICS
The world we inhabit today, security and counterterrorism is necessary. Terrorism casts a long shadow on our progress and prosperity Selective approaches to terrorists organisation and individuals will be counterproductive. No self-serving grounds, criminality should be the only basis for action against individuals and organisations carrying out terrorist acts
In a world of uncertainties, BRICS stands as a beacon of peace, potential and promise, says PM.
A special briefing for the leaders. KV Kamath, head of the New Development Bank, speaks of the experience of the 1st year of the Bank pic.twitter.com/zytwwu0h4d
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) October 16, 2016
PM concludes with listing Governments' aims: We count on the BRICS Business Council to work with us to achieve our common aim pic.twitter.com/oXlc6AbdGv
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) October 16, 2016
PM:In India,we've undertaken substantial reforms in last 2 years to streamline &simplify governance,especially doing business in India pic.twitter.com/sXkhn5yBPz
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) October 16, 2016
- In India we have undertaken substantial reforms in the last 2 years
- We have moved ahead in all global indices that measure such results
- We have transformed India into one of the most open economies in the world today
PM makes concl'g remarks, emphasizes terrorism: We r united in our belief that terrorism & its supporters have to be punished, not rewarded pic.twitter.com/fV4MOel7FS
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) October 16, 2016
PM: The most serious direct threat to our eco prosperity is terrorism; Tragically, its mother-ship is a country in India's neighborhood pic.twitter.com/DNaY7diEQ1
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) October 16, 2016
PM speaks of the critical challenges that our world is confronted with, begins w/ the need for a clear roadmap to revive the global economy pic.twitter.com/onFCYT9gVR
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) October 16, 2016
Formal greetings for the honoured guests. PM @narendramodi welcomes each of the Summit leaders individually at the venue pic.twitter.com/H7OIZKSnrK
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) October 16, 2016
Always a delight meeting you PM @tsheringtobgay. Glad to have discussed the full spectrum of India-Bhutan ties during our talks. pic.twitter.com/qjqOj71dJK
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 16, 2016
Early morning bilaterals to begin a packed day of diplomacy. PM @narendramodi meets President @MaithripalaS of Sri Lanka for 1st engagement pic.twitter.com/2sOpjXC56I
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) October 16, 2016
The fabric of the #BRICS family. The leaders gather outside the BRICS Dome in Goa, donned in ethnic jackets, before the Informal Dinner pic.twitter.com/anMvt3V5hB
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) October 15, 2016
- Both reviewed bilateral relationship and its dimensions.
- President Xi said we should strengthen our security dialogue and partnership.
- No country is immune from terrorism. India and China must increase cooperation to deal with terror, PM Modi told Xi.
Ancient connect
- Indian Diplomacy (@IndianDiplomacy) October 15, 2016
Athanasius Nikitin, the Russian merchant, writer & traveller is the earliest known Russian visitor to India pic.twitter.com/Am4M0GGAx1
India is happy to welcome PM @tsheringtobgay to Goa. Looking forward to his participation in the BRICS-BIMSTEC Outreach Summit.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2016
Wishing PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' a warm welcome to India. His visit will further strengthen India-Nepal ties. @BRICS2016
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2016
Russia's state-controlled oil giant Rosneft and its partners took over India's second biggest private oil firm Essar Oil in an all-cash deal valued at about $13 billion.
Dedication of Kudankulam 2 & laying of foundation of Kudankulam 3 & 4 show results of India-Russia cooperation in civil nuclear energy. pic.twitter.com/f689HXKn8G
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2016
India and Russia on Saturday announced plans to set up a joint venture to build helicopters in India, which will also buy surface-to-air missile systems from its former Cold War ally, as the two tighten their military relationship.
The pacts were signed after summit talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Goa, where leaders from the BRICS group of emerging nations are meeting.
Indian military officials have said the plan is for the joint venture to build at least 200 Kamov helicopters required by the country's defence forces, and is part of PM Modi's drive to build a defence industrial base in the south Asian nation.
The S-400 surface-to-air missiles are meant to strengthen India's defences along its borders with China and Pakistan, Indian military officials have said.
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PM ends:We're celebrating&building on our past achievements.Close f'ship has been source of strength; driver of peace &factor of stability pic.twitter.com/vdwOtAhmW0
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) 15 October 2016
PM: We deeply appreciate Russia's understanding and support of our actions to fight cross-border terrorism that threatens our entire region pic.twitter.com/8UPRYj7Ov5
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) 15 October 2016
Among the deals signed following bilateral talks between India and Russia, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin are:
1. Smart city and transportation for Andhra Pradesh
2. Ship building in Andhra Pradesh
3. Smart cities in Haryana
4. Joint study on gas pipeline between the two countries
5. Deal between Rosneft, Essar and ONGC
6. Infrastructure fund
7. Railways
8. Kamov KA 226 helicopters
9. ISRO agreement
10. MoU on bilateral trade
11 MoU on scientific development
12. Petroleum energy
13. International information security
14. Purchase of four additional frigates
15. Two more reactors for Kudankulam nuclear plant that were flagged off via video link
Russian President Vladimir Putin's arrival in Goa this morning was delayed because of poor visibility and fog at the airport. But a warm handshake with Prime Minister Narendra Modi started the proceedings for the 17th bilateral summit on the sidelines of the 8th BRICS summit.
Old friends, constant partners. PM @narendramodi and President Putin @KremlinRussia_E lead delegation level talks pic.twitter.com/qZtCgcwvYZ
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) October 15, 2016
India is delighted to host President Xi Jinping for the @BRICS2016 Summit. May his visit further strengthen India-China relations.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2016
This where the PM @narendramodi & @KremlinRussia_E will be at in a short while. pic.twitter.com/RpIb7G6QcQ
- BRICS 2016 (@BRICS2016) October 15, 2016
Citing active participation by India and China in BRICS despite differences, Chinese official media today decried West's "bad mouthing" of the five-member bloc, saying disagreements among the members are "minor" and cooperation is the norm.
"BRICS countries themselves are different in many aspects. China and India have lived with territorial disputes, but the geopolitical contention between them is mostly hyped by some ill-intentioned people," state-run Global Times said on the BRICS summit in Goa beginning today.
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh today hoped that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be able to impress upon Russia and China to pressurise Pakistan on the issue of cross border terrorism.
In a first, Moscow has agreed to pump in $500 million into the Indian infrastructure space, along with an equal investment by the newly formed National Infrastructure Investment Fund (NIIF), to form a $1 billion 'Russian Indian Investment Fund'.
A quiet tete-a-tete before beginning restricted talks. PM @narendramodi and President Putin @KremlinRussia_E meet in the Leaders Lounge pic.twitter.com/9uyh76u39M
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) October 15, 2016
#WATCH PM Narendra Modi meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Salcette (Goa) #BRICSSummit pic.twitter.com/vC9tuRW3Vu
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 15, 2016
Goa: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Dabolim city for the #BRICSSummit pic.twitter.com/DiA3p5HxWB
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 15, 2016
Bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin is likely to be delayed as Russian President has yet not reached Goa. His arrival was delayed due to fog, reported Press Trust of India. Namaste President @MichelTemer! Welcome to India for the @BRICS2016 Summit.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2016
Goa: South African President Jacob Zuma arrives in Dabolim city for the #BRICSSummit pic.twitter.com/d0oybp1UpT
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 15, 2016
Goa: Brazilian President Michel Temer arrives in Dabolim city for the #BRICSSummit pic.twitter.com/VM3AHg9MzV
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 15, 2016
India welcomes you, President Putin! Wishing you a fruitful India visit. @KremlinRussia_E
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2016
Panaji (Goa): PM Narendra Modi reaches the hotel venue, EAM Sushma Swaraj also present pic.twitter.com/Ae40NZTYhc
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 14, 2016
World renowned sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik began working on the sculptures on Thursday, using the sand from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. He will create five monuments-The Great Wall of China (China), Saint Basil Cathedral (Russia), Taj Mahal (India), Christ the Redeemer (Brazil) and Afrikaans Language Monument (South Africa) next to each other inside the Taj Exotica resort, which will host the Summit.
I'm using sands from all member nations of @BRICS2016 for creating five monuments in my SandArt. pic.twitter.com/gGFBnMOVdf
- Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) October 14, 2016
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Panaji (Goa) for the BRICS Summit pic.twitter.com/5hesBkSnAN
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 14, 2016
