On Friday, the Japanese government and the European Union finalized a partnership agreement focused on security and defence, responding to rising tensions with China and concerns over its support for Russia's war in Ukraine.
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised the need for a peaceful and secure world at the plenary session of the 16th BRICS Summit and stated, "We need to build a peaceful BRICS."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the issue of early discharge of the remaining Indian nationals in the Russian Army during his bilateral meeting on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met and held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia, on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit.
Amid the BRICS Summit, taking place from October 22 to 24, John Kirby, White House National Security Communications Advisor, stated that the United States doesn't view BRICS organisation as a "threat."
"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 cultura
Ahead of the BRICS summit, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed the existence of the Russia-India-China (RIC) troika and said that despite the group not meeting for some time due to several circumstances, the troika remains an "independent mechanism."
Putin said that Russia-China trade is booming and emphasised that their interaction in the international arena is a key factor for global strategic stability.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin's ability to carry out his aggressive actions against Ukraine is bolstered by the crucial support he receives from the People's Republic of China. The remarks by Blinken came as he was addressing a joint p