PM Modi to participate in 14th BRICS summit hosted by China

The 14th BRICS Summit is expected to discuss Intra-BRICS cooperation in diverse sectors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the 14th BRICS Summit being hosted by China in virtual format on June 23 and 24.

This includes a High Level Dialogue on Global Development with guest countries on June 24, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Modi will be attending the summit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

According to the MEA, BRICS has evolved into a forum for discussing and debating issues that affect all emerging countries. The BRICS countries have consistently urged multilateral reform to make it more inclusive and accessible.

Discussions during the 14th BRICS Summit are expected to cover Intra-BRICS cooperation in sectors including counter-terrorism, commerce, health, traditional medicine, the environment, S&T and innovation, agriculture, technical and vocational education and training, and MSMEs.

Discussions are also likely to cover reform of the multilateral system, combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and global economic recovery, among others, the MEA said.

The Prime Minister will deliver a recorded keynote speech during the BRICS Business Forum’s Opening Ceremony on June 22, prior to the Summit.

The BRICS group includes Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa.

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