BRICS Summit: PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with South African President
BRICS leaders have agreed to expand the club of major emerging economies and adopted conditions for entry, South Africa said Wednesday, as the bloc pursues greater clout to shape the world order.
Calls to enlarge the BRICS -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- has dominated the agenda at its three-day summit in Johannesburg and exposed rifts between members.
On the second day of the 15th BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The opening day of the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg was witness to the BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue.
In his address at the BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue, PM Modi said India will soon be a 5 trillion dollar economy and in the coming years will be the growth engine of the world.
Here are the highlights on BRICS Summit:
BRICS Leaders Open To Expanding Membership: South African PresidentThe five BRICS nations are open to expanding the club to new members, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Wednesday, as it pursues greater clout in shaping the world order.
Calls to enlarge the BRICS -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- has dominated the agenda at its three-day summit in Johannesburg and exposed rifts between its members.
"India fully supports expansion of BRICS and welcomes move to move forward on this based on consensus," said PM Modi.
"BRICS embarked on long and amazing journey in last two decades," said PM Modi at Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa summit.
PM Modi with other BRICS leaders in a memorable frame ahead of the 15th BRICS Summit
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the open plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg
"...BRICS nations need to advance the interests of the global south and call for industrialised countries to honour their commitments to support climate actions by developing economic progress..."
BRICS Summit: PM Modi, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa vow to strengthen voice of Global SouthPrime Minister Narendra Modi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa have, during their bilateral meeting, pledged to keep working together to "strengthen the voice of Global South."
The two leaders held their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the ongoing BRICS Summit.
"Had an excellent meeting with President @CyrilRamaphosa. We discussed a wide range of issues aimed at deepening India-South Africa relations. Trade, defence and investment linkages featured prominently in our discussions. We will keep working together to strengthen the voice of the Global South as well," posted PM Modi on X post his meeting with Ramaphosa.
PM Modi is in South Africa to attend the 15th BRICS Summit and is scheduled to attend open and closed plenary sessions in Johannesburg.
PM Modi arrives at Sandton Convention Centre for BRICS Plenary Session, in Johannesburg
BRICS Summit: PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with South Africa's President Cyril RamaphosaPrime Minister Narendra Modi met South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa and held a bilateral meeting.
PM Modi, who is in South Africa to attend the 15th BRICS Summit, will attend open and closed plenary sessions in Johannesburg later today.
The plenaries will be followed by a cultural performance and a banquet dinner hosted by President Ramaphosa.
PM Modi arrived in South Africa on Tuesday and received a ceremonial welcome at Waterkloof Air Force Base.
Upon his arrival, PM Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian diaspora chanting 'Vande Mataram' and the members of the Indian community were waiting for PM Modi's arrival to welcome him with 'dhols' outside the Sandton Sun Hotel in Johannesburg.
The opening day of the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg was witness to the BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue.
In his address at the BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue, PM Modi said India will soon be a 5 trillion dollar economy and in the coming years will be the growth engine of the world.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa hold a bilateral meeting in Johannesburg, on the sidelines of the 15th BRICS Summit.