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BRICS 2023: PM Modi pictured having brief conversation with Xi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was spotted having a brief exchange of words with Chinese Premier Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 15th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) leaders' press conference on Thursday.

2023-08-24T08:23:33.594935+00:00 IST

BRICS invites Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, SArabia

With this expansion, six of the world's nine largest oil producers are now part of BRICS.

2023-08-24T08:16:55.729521+00:00 IST

World leaders congratulate PM Modi on Chandrayaan-3’s success

At the banquet dinner during the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was congratulated by several world leaders including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the success of Chandrayaan-3.

2023-08-24T01:18:54.434987+00:00 IST

"Diaspora's enthusiasm for India’s achievements gladdening"

“Feeling the fervour all the way from Johannesburg for Chandrayaan-3! The enthusiasm of our diaspora in South Africa for India's achievements in the space sector is truly gladdening,” PM Modi tweeted on Wednesday.

2023-08-23T19:46:27.723562+00:00 IST

Jaishankar, Lavrov exchange views on bilateral issues

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday exchanged views on bilateral and international issues.

2023-08-23T18:44:38.867810+00:00 IST

South Africa: PM Modi greets members of Indian diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the members of the Indian diaspora who were gathered in a Johannesburg hotel on Wednesday.

2023-08-23T17:49:04.559896+00:00 IST

BRICS Summit: PM Modi emphasises reforms in UNSC, WTO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his participation at the 15th BRICS Summit in South Africa, emphasised on undertaking reforms in United Nations Security Council (UNSC), World Trade Organisation (WTO) and multilateral financial institutions.

2023-08-23T17:19:34.523897+00:00 IST

"BRICS countries should practice...," says China's Xi

In his address at the open plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit in the South African city of Johannesburg on Wednesday, China's President Xi Jinping said that the BRICS countries "should practice true multilateralism."

2023-08-23T14:56:37.908803+00:00 IST

PM Modi suggests areas for cooperation among BRICS members

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday put forward multiple areas — such as the space sector, traditional medicine and technology — for cooperation between the BRICS member nations.

2023-08-23T12:40:54.503133+00:00 IST

BRICS will be supportive to bring Russia-Ukraine conflict to end

"As South Africa, our position remains that diplomacy, dialogue, negotiation and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter are necessary for the peaceful and just resolution of conflicts, the South African President said at the open plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg.

2023-08-23T12:05:31.313371+00:00 IST

S African President congratulates India for Chandrayaan-3

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday congratulated India for its spacecraft Chandrayaan-3 and called it a momentous occasion for the BRICS.

2023-08-23T11:58:36.778350+00:00 IST

India fully supports expansion of BRICS: PM Modi at BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the open plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit emphasized that India fully supports the expansion of BRICS and we welcome moving forward with consensus on this. 

2023-08-23T11:21:15.999745+00:00 IST

We welcome special importance to countries of Global South: PM

Addressing the open plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit here, the Prime Minister said India had given a lot of importance to the countries of Global South under its G20 Presidency and lauded South Africa for the initiative as the chair of the BRICS summit

2023-08-23T10:52:06.312125+00:00 IST

BRICS Summit: PM Modi picks Indian flag from the ground

Prime Minister Narendra Modi noticed Indian Tricolour on the ground during the group photo at BRICS, picked it up and kept it with him to make sure no one stepped on it. 

2023-08-23T10:44:32.477380+00:00 IST

Russia wants to end "war unleashed by west:" Putin at BRICS

Addressing the plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit via video conferencing, Putin also called for de-dollarisation stressing that BRICS countries must expand settlements in national currencies and enhance cooperation between banks.

2023-08-23T10:35:36.231076+00:00 IST

15th Brics Summit: PM Modi, Xi stand apart in family photo

Significantly, PM Modi and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping were seen standing apart from each other as South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held their hands together.

2023-08-23T09:29:14.956600+00:00 IST

BRICS: PM Modi, Ramaphosa vow to strengthen voice of Global South

Prime 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.”

2023-08-23T09:02:33.803057+00:00 IST

BRICS Leaders' Retreat: India takes lead in selecting new members

India took the lead in forging consensus on membership criteria and in the selection of new members for the BRICS during the Leaders' Retreat, according to the sources. 

2023-08-23T08:13:07.065174+00:00 IST

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with South Africa's President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, met South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa and held a bilateral meeting. 

2023-08-23T07:54:16.224384+00:00 IST

BRICS Summit, Day-2: PM Modi to hold bilateral with Ramaphosa

On the second day of the 15th BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

2023-08-23T04:00:18.718797+00:00 IST

Chandrayaan-3: PM Modi to virtually witness lunar landing in Joburg

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in South Africa to attend the 15th BRICS Summit, will virtually witness the historic landing attempt on the lunar surface as part of the country's third lunar mission — Chandrayaan-3.

2023-08-23T02:46:45.963071+00:00 IST