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United News of India
2 days ago
- Business
- United News of India
PM Modi to attend 17th BRICS Summit in Rio De Janeiro as India to hold chair of BRICS next year
New Delhi, June 30 (UNI) With India set to hold the chair of BRICS next year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil for the 17th BRICS Summit, holds even more significance. The BRICS Summit is taking place on July 6 and 7. Prime Minister Modi will arrive in Brazil the July 5 evening, to attend the main programme, which is on July 6. The theme of the Rio Summit is Strengthening Global South Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Governance. The program on July 6 includes the first agenda item, the Reform of the Global Governance, where only the full BRICS members will participate. And thereafter, there is the second item on the agenda, the Peace and Security, in a working lunch format, where the leaders will discuss the agenda item. Leaders' statements will be issued later. The BRICS has 10 full members and 12 partner countries, as well as eight invited countries at the Head of State, Government level, and seven heads of regional and multilateral bodies. Post-lunch, the third item on the agenda is the Strengthening Multilateralism, Economic Financial Affairs, and Artificial Intelligence. Later there will be an official reception and all the leaders will be participating. On July 7, the fourth item of the agenda is environment, COP30, and Global Health. Brazil will also be hosting COP30 in November this year. 'As you know, the BRICS process is led by the Chair and they set the agenda, but the decisions are in a consensus-based format. We are hopeful that there will be four deliverables, although discussions are continuing still at the Sherpa and the Sous-Sherpa level. 'The leaders' declaration, the leaders' statement on global governance and artificial intelligence, the leaders' framework declaration on climate finance, and BRICS partnership for elimination of socially determined diseases,' said Secretary ER Dammu Ravi, at a briefing today.'There will also be in addition four reports that will be submitted to the leaders. One, the deliberations that happen during the National Security Advisors level, the Business Council meetings that would have happened before that, the Women's Business Alliance report, and the civil council report,' he added. On the bilateral front, Prime Minister Modi during the state visit to Brasilia on July 8, is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with President Lula. He will be accorded a ceremonial welcome on arrival, followed by a restricted meeting and a delegation-level format talks, culminating with a lunch hosted by President Lula for Prime Minister Minister has earlier visited Brazil on three occasions, the first in July 2014, followed by another visit in 2019 to attend the BRICS summit, and in November last year to attend the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. 'The state visit will provide an opportunity to review the entire gamut of our partnership, including trade and investments, oil and gas, renewable energy, mining and critical minerals, defense and security, agriculture and livestock, healthcare and traditional medicine, tourism, space, science and technology, DPI, and also sports and people-to-people relations in general. Both leaders will also be discussing during their talks global issues of mutual interest,' said Secretary East P Kumaran.'The visit will be a significant milestone in the India-Brazil strategic partnership and is envisaged to add renewed momentum to the strategic partnership, which we agreed to in 2006. On the trade front, India's trade with Brazil is the largest compared to any other country in Latin America. It had reached 16.6 billion in 2022-23, and following the drop in oil and gas prices, it is now around 12.2 billion, with India enjoying a trade surplus as we export goods worth $6.7 billion to Brazil and import goods worth $5.4 billion. Both leaders have set a bilateral trade target of 20 billion during their last meeting in November their forthcoming meeting in Brasilia, the two leaders are expected to discuss ways to strengthen and diversify bilateral trade, including through expansion of the India-MERCOSUR PTA, as Brazil will be holding the Chairship of MERCOSUR from 1st July 2025,' he added. 'We are looking at a few important bilateral MOUs and agreements, especially in renewable energy, agricultural research, and security cooperation,' he said. UNI RN
India Gazette
11-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, kinetic options remain open: Sources
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): India has decided to keep the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance amid ongoing tensions with Pakistan, however, India will continue to employ non-kinetic measures, such as diplomatic and economic actions, to pressure Pakistan, according to the sources. The treaty will remain suspended until further notice, following Pakistan's violation of the treaty's preamble, which emphasises goodwill and good neighborliness. India warned that it will exercise kinetic measures, including military action, if Pakistan launches any form of aggression, such as drone or missile attacks. 'The Indus Water Treaty will stay in abeyance. The DGMO-level talks have to go forward. Operation Sindoor is still on. Non-Kinetic measures stay in place. Kinetic measures are options we will exercise if Pakistan makes any moves to send drones or missiles or any other form of aggression. Pakistan violated the preamble of the Indus Treaty, which says it is being done with goodwill and good neighbourliness,' according to the sources. The Indus Water Treaty, signed in 1960, governs the sharing of waters between India and Pakistan. India's decision to keep the treaty in abeyance reflects the strained relations between the two countries. A day after the horrific terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that led to the loss of 26 lives, mostly tourists, the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 was kept in abeyance with immediate effect, until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism. The Treaty allocates the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan and the Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India. At the same time, the Treaty allows each country certain waters of the rivers allocated to the other. The treaty gives India 20 per cent of the water from the Indus River System and the rest 80 per cent to Pakistan. Meanwhile, diplomatic communication between India and Pakistan remained restricted to military channels, with no talks taking place between the National Security Advisors (NSA) or Foreign Ministers of the two countries, sources reported. The only discussions occurred between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs). This limited engagement became critical as a series of events unfolded, leading to Indian airstrikes on key Pakistani military installations. The situation escalated significantly on May 9 and the morning of May 10, when India launched precision airstrikes on Pakistani military targets. Described by sources as a 'hell fire' operation, the strikes targeted critical sites, including the Rahim Yar Khan airbase, where the runway was 'totally flattened,' and the Pakistan Air Force Base Nur Khan in Chaklala, which suffered severe damage. The strikes were characterised by precision and intensity, directly impacting strategic locations. Tensions had been building in the days leading up to the strikes. According to sources, India had informed Pakistan's DGMO on May 7 that it had targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistani territory, but there was no response. It was only after the airstrikes on May 9 and 10 that Pakistan's DGMO requested a conversation with his Indian counterpart at 1:00 pm on May 10. The escalation drew international attention when US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, after speaking with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, reached out to Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Rubio informed Jaishankar that Pakistan was prepared for talks. However, India maintained that any discussions should be strictly between the DGMOs. Following this, Pakistan's DGMO initiated contact. The airstrikes were not limited to military bases. According to sources, they also targeted terror camps in Muridke and Bahawalpur, known to be closely linked with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). India's approach was clear -- it would not focus on minor camps but directly target key headquarters associated with terror activities. India is now preparing to present a detailed dossier at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with the latest evidence of Pakistan's involvement in terrorism. A team is expected to present this evidence next week before the UNSCR 1267 sanctions committee. Sources further highlighted that the strikes demonstrated a significant gap in military capabilities between India and Pakistan. Indian airstrikes were described as precise and devastating, while Pakistan's retaliatory attempts were largely ineffective. 'The difference between India and Pakistan was massive. India attacked at will, and most of Pakistan's attacks were foiled,' sources stated. (ANI)
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
No talks between NSAs, only DGMOs communication: Sources on India-Pakistan tensions
Diplomatic communication between India and Pakistan remained restricted to military channels, with no talks taking place between the National Security Advisors (NSA) or Foreign Ministers of the two countries, sources reported. #Operation Sindoor India responds to Pak's ceasefire violation; All that happened India-Pakistan ceasefire reactions: Who said what Punjab's hopes for normalcy dimmed by fresh violations The only discussions occurred between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs). This limited engagement became critical as a series of events unfolded, leading to Indian airstrikes on key Pakistmilitary installations. The situation escalated significantly on May 9 and the morning of May 10, when India launched precision airstrikes on Pakistani military targets. Described by sources as a "hell fire" operation, the strikes targeted critical sites, including the Rahim Yar Khan airbase, where the runway was "totally flattened," and the Pakistan Air Force Base Nur Khan in Chaklala, which suffered severe damage. The strikes were characterised by precision and intensity, directly impacting strategic locations. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by Tensions had been building in the days leading up to the strikes. According to sources, India had informed Pakistan's DGMO on May 7 that it had targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistani territory, but there was no response. It was only after the airstrikes on May 9 and 10 that Pakistan's DGMO requested a conversation with his Indian counterpart at 1:00 pm on May 10. The escalation drew international attention when US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, after speaking with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, reached out to Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Rubio informed Jaishankar that Pakistan was prepared for talks. However, India maintained that any discussions should be strictly between the DGMOs. Following this, Pakistan's DGMO initiated contact. Live Events The airstrikes were not limited to military bases. According to sources, they also targeted terror camps in Muridke and Bahawalpur, known to be closely linked with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). India's approach was clear -- it would not focus on minor camps but directly target key headquarters associated with terror activities. India is now preparing to present a detailed dossier at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with the latest evidence of Pakistan's involvement in terrorism. A team is expected to present this evidence next week before the UNSCR 1267 sanctions committee. Sources further highlighted that the strikes demonstrated a significant gap in military capabilities between India and Pakistan. Indian airstrikes were described as precise and devastating, while Pakistan's retaliatory attempts were largely ineffective. "The difference between India and Pakistan was massive. India attacked at will, and most of Pakistan's attacks were foiled," sources stated. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had earlier made India's position clear during a phone call with US Secretary of State Rubio on May 1. "We will hit the terrorists in Pakistan, and there should be no doubt about it," he told Rubio, according to sources. This message was reinforced by the airstrikes on May 9 and 10. India has also emphasised its clear position on Kashmir, stating, "There is only one matter left -- the return of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). There is nothing else to talk. If they talk about handing over terrorists, we can talk. We don't have any intention of any other topic. We don't want anyone to mediate. We don't need anyone to mediate," sources confirmed. The strikes were part of a broader strategy to dismantle terror networks at their core. Rather than targeting smaller, peripheral camps, India focused on key locations directly associated with terror infrastructure. This was underscored by the strikes on Muridke and Bahawalpur, both closely tied to ISI operations. The escalation follows India's launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7, which was a response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, where 26 people lost their lives. The operation targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Despite an initial understanding between the DGMOs to cease firing and military action, violations continued, leading to Indian retaliation, as per sources.
