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5 days ago
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PM Modi joins BRICS leaders for family photo at 17th Summit in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other BRICS leaders, partners and outreach invitees, gathered for the traditional family photo at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Monday morning (local time). The summit brought together leaders and representatives from BRICS nations and partner countries to discuss cooperation and strategic partnerships, marking a significant moment of unity and collaboration among the countries that the grouping represents. Hosted by Brazil from July 7 to July 9, the summit saw leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and new members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the UAE, and Indonesia come together during the event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 17th BRICS Summit being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 6-7, 2025, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement. During the summit, the leaders held productive discussions on various issues on the BRICS agenda, including reform of global governance, enhancing the voice of the global south, peace and security, strengthening multilateralism, development issues, and Artificial Intelligence. Prime Minister Modi thanked the President of Brazil for his warm hospitality and the successful organisation of the Summit, the statement added. In his address to the inaugural session on 'Reform of Global Governance and Peace and Security,' the Prime Minister reaffirmed India's commitment to enhancing the voice of the Global South. He noted that developing countries required greater support for sustainable development, especially in terms of access to climate finance and technology. Highlighting that the global organisations of the 20th century could not deal with the challenges of the 21st century, he underscored the need for reforming them. Calling for a multipolar and inclusive world order, the Prime Minister stated that global governance institutions such as the UN Security Council, the IMF, the World Bank, and the WTO must undergo urgent reform to reflect contemporary realities. He thanked the leaders for highlighting the urgency of UN Security Council reform and adopting strong language on the issue in the Summit Declaration. On Peace and Security, the Prime Minister underlined that terrorism was a grave threat facing humanity. In this context, he noted that the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025 was not just an attack on India but an onslaught on all of humanity. Calling for strong global action against terrorism, the Prime Minister emphasised that those funding, promoting, or providing safe havens to terrorists must be dealt with in the harshest terms. He stressed that there should be no double standards in dealing with terrorism and thanked the BRICS leaders for condemning the Pahalgam terror attack in the strongest terms. Calling upon the BRICS countries to strengthen the global fight against terrorism, he emphasised that there should be zero tolerance in dealing with the menace, as per the statement. Further elaborating on the subject, the Prime Minister noted that conflicts, from West Asia to Europe, were a matter of deep concern. He added that India has always called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve such conflicts and was ready to contribute towards such efforts. Addressing the session on 'Strengthening Multilateralism, Economic-Financial Affairs and Artificial Intelligence,' the Prime Minister expressed that diversity and multipolarity were valued strengths of BRICS. He stated that at a time when the world order was under pressure and the global community was facing uncertainty and challenges, the relevance of BRICS was evident. He further added that BRICS could play an important role in shaping a multipolar world. In this regard, he offered four suggestions: one, the BRICS New Development Bank must follow demand-driven principles and long-term sustainability for granting projects; two, the group consider setting up a Science and Research repository which could benefit global south countries; three, focus must be given to making the supply chain of critical minerals secure and resilient; and four, the group should work for responsible AI--while looking into the concerns of AI governance, it should also give equal importance to promoting innovation in the field, the statement said. After the Leaders' Session, the member countries adopted the 'Rio de Janeiro Declaration'. (ANI)
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5 days ago
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PM Modi joins Brics leaders for family photo in Rio; calls for UN reform, zero tolerance on terror
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday joined fellow Brics leaders, partner nations, and outreach invitees for the traditional family photo at the 17th Brics Summit in Rio de Janeiro read more Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other members, partners and outreach invitees gather for the family photo at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined fellow Brics leaders, partner nations, and outreach invitees for the traditional family photo at the 17th Brics Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. #WATCH | Brazil: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva share a hug after the family photo at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. (Video: ANI/DD News) — ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Hosted by Brazil from July 7 to 9, the summit brought together leaders from the original Brics members — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — as well as newly inducted members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the UAE, and Indonesia, marking a key moment of unity and strategic cooperation. According to the Prime Minister's Office, PM Modi participated in the summit held on July 6–7 and engaged in discussions focused on reforming global governance, amplifying the voice of the Global South, peace and security, multilateralism, development challenges, and the role of Artificial Intelligence. The Prime Minister also expressed his gratitude to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for the warm hospitality and successful organisation of the summit. In his address to the inaugural session on 'Reform of Global Governance and Peace and Security,' the Prime Minister reaffirmed India's commitment to enhancing the voice of the Global South. He noted that developing countries required greater support for sustainable development, especially in terms of access to climate finance and technology. Highlighting that the global organisations of the 20th century could not deal with the challenges of the 21st century, he underscored the need for reforming them. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Calling for a multipolar and inclusive world order, PM Modi said that global governance institutions such as the UN Security Council, the IMF, the World Bank, and the WTO must undergo urgent reform to reflect contemporary realities. He thanked the leaders for highlighting the urgency of UN Security Council reform and adopting strong language on the issue in the Summit Declaration. On Peace and Security, the Prime Minister underlined that terrorism was a grave threat facing humanity. In this context, he noted that the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025 was not just an attack on India but an onslaught on all of humanity. Calling for strong global action against terrorism, the Prime Minister emphasised that those funding, promoting, or providing safe havens to terrorists must be dealt with in the harshest terms. He stressed that there should be no double standards in dealing with terrorism and thanked the BRICS leaders for condemning the Pahalgam terror attack in the strongest terms. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Calling upon the BricsS countries to strengthen the global fight against terrorism, he emphasised that there should be zero tolerance in dealing with the menace, as per the statement. Further elaborating on the subject, the Prime Minister noted that conflicts, from West Asia to Europe, were a matter of deep concern. He added that India has always called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve such conflicts and was ready to contribute towards such efforts. Addressing the session on 'Strengthening Multilateralism, Economic-Financial Affairs and Artificial Intelligence,' the Prime Minister expressed that diversity and multipolarity were valued strengths of Brics. He stated that at a time when the world order was under pressure and the global community was facing uncertainty and challenges, the relevance of BRICS was evident. He further added that BRICS could play an important role in shaping a multipolar world. In this regard, he offered four suggestions: one, the BRICS New Development Bank must follow demand-driven principles and long-term sustainability for granting projects; two, the group consider setting up a Science and Research repository which could benefit global south countries; three, focus must be given to making the supply chain of critical minerals secure and resilient; and four, the group should work for responsible AI–while looking into the concerns of AI governance, it should also give equal importance to promoting innovation in the field, the statement said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD After the Leaders' Session, the member countries adopted the 'Rio de Janeiro Declaration'. In the declaration, Brics leaders strongly condemned the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, as well as military strikes on Iran, stressing the importance of upholding international law, nuclear safeguards, and counter-terrorism cooperation. The grouping also formally inducted Indonesia as a full member and welcomed ten other nations - including Nigeria, Kazakhstan, Bolivia, and Vietnam - as new partner countries, signalling a major expansion of the bloc's outreach. Despite a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, Brics reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism, sustainable development, and peaceful conflict resolution. The leaders voiced concern over growing global polarisation and the diversion of funds from development to military spending. They stressed the need for a more inclusive and balanced international order that respects national sovereignty and promotes cooperation. On the Middle East, the bloc condemned Israeli strikes on Gaza, the obstruction of aid, and called for an immediate ceasefire, Israeli military withdrawal, and a two-state solution with East Jerusalem as Palestine's capital. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD They also backed efforts to stabilise Lebanon, Syria, and Sudan, and supported African Union-led peace missions. Turning to Ukraine, the declaration acknowledged national positions, welcomed diplomatic initiatives like the African Peace Initiative, and urged a peaceful resolution through dialogue. The summit also reinforced Brics's stand on cyber and financial security. Leaders pledged deeper cooperation against cybercrime, terrorism financing, illicit financial flows, and corruption. They supported stronger legal instruments on cybercrime, disarmament, and prevention of outer space weaponisation. In a strong endorsement of humanitarian principles, Brics leaders condemned attacks on civilians and aid workers, called for respect of international humanitarian law, and stressed accountability for violations. They marked the 25th anniversary of UNSC Resolution 1325 by reaffirming the role of women in peace and security processes. As the group expands its global influence, the summit's outcomes reflect Brics intention to position itself as a leading voice for the Global South—championing peace, development, and multipolarity in an increasingly divided world. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With inputs from agencies
Mint
5 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Modi calls for urgent reform of global institutions at Brics summit
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for urgent reforms to global 'governance institutions', underlining the need to give developing countries a stronger voice in international decision-making. Speaking at the 17th Brics summit in Rio de Janeiro, Modi said institutions such as the UN Security Council, International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and World Trade Organization (WTO) must be overhauled to reflect 21st-century realities. "Highlighting that the global organizations of the 20th century lacked the capacity to deal with the challenges of the 21st century, he (Modi) underscored the need for reforming them," the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement. Calling for a multipolar and inclusive world order, the Prime Minister stated that global governance institutions must undergo urgent reforms to reflect contemporary realities. Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to representing the interests of the Global South and called for enhanced support to developing countries through improved access to climate finance and technology. The Indian Prime Minister also thanked the Brics leaders for highlighting the urgency of UN Security Council reforms and adopting strong language on the issue in the Summit Declaration. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman last week reaffirmed India's commitment to advancing Global South priorities, deepening strategic ties, and fostering greater cooperation within the Brics grouping during a meeting with her Brazilian and Russian counterparts on the sidelines of the summit in Rio de Janeiro. Modi also called for the New Development Bank (NDB) of the Brics grouping to adopt a demand-driven approach and ensure long-term sustainability in project financing. Speaking at a special session on Strengthening Multilateralism, Economic-Financial Affairs and Artificial Intelligence, Modi said that as the world grapples with growing geopolitical and economic challenges, Brics must lead efforts to build a more balanced, multipolar global order. "He stated that at a time when the world order was under pressure and the global community facing uncertainty and challenges, the relevance of Brics was evident," the PMO statement said. "He further added that Brics could play an important role in shaping a multipolar world," it added. The NDB, formerly the Brics Development Bank, was established in 2014 by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa to mobilize funding for infrastructure and sustainable development projects. Headquartered in Shanghai, it serves as an alternative to Western-led institutions like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. On the issue of peace and security, Modi condemned terrorism as one of the gravest threats facing humanity, noting that the 22 April terror attack in Pahalgam was not just an attack on India, but an onslaught on the entire humanity. "Calling for strong global action against terrorism, the Prime Minister noted that those funding, promoting or providing safe havens to terrorists must be dealt with in the harshest terms. He also emphasized that there should be no double standards in dealing with terrorism," the statement said. "Calling upon the Brics countries to strengthen the global fight against terrorism, he emphasized that there should be zero tolerance in dealing with the menace," the statement added. The July 6–7 summit focused on reforming global governance, strengthening multilateralism, and fostering cooperation on peace, security, and emerging technologies. Leaders adopted the Rio de Janeiro Declaration, calling for inclusive global institutions, united action against terrorism, and collaboration on climate finance, critical minerals, and responsible AI (artificial intelligence).
India Gazette
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
PM Modi's Brazil visit sees discussions on BRICS agenda, condemnation of Pahalgam terror attack
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 17th BRICS Summit being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 6-7 July 2025, a statement by the Prime Minister's Office said. The leaders held productive discussions on various issues on the BRICS agenda, including reform of global governance, enhancing the voice of the global south, peace and security, strengthening multilateralism, development issues and Artificial Intelligence. Prime Minister Modi thanked the President of Brazil for his warm hospitality and the successful organisation of the Summit, as per the statement. PM Modi addressed the inaugural session on 'Reform of Global Governance and Peace and Security'. Later in the day, the Prime Minister also addressed a session on 'Strengthening Multilateral, Economic-Financial Affairs and Artificial Intelligence. This session included participation by BRICS Partner and invited countries. Addressing the session on Global Governance and Peace and Security, the Prime Minister reaffirmed India's commitment to enhancing the voice of the Global South. He noted that developing countries required greater support for sustainable development, in terms of access to climate finance and technology. Highlighting that the global organisations of the 20th century could not deal with the challenges of the 21st century, he underscored the need for reforming them. Calling for a multipolar and inclusive world order, the Prime Minister stated that global governance institutions such as the UN Security Council, the IMF, the World Bank, and the WTO must undergo urgent reform to reflect contemporary realities. He thanked the leaders for highlighting the urgency of UN Security Council reform and adopting a strong language on the issue in the Summit Declaration. On Peace and Security, the Prime Minister underlined that terrorism was a grave threat facing humanity. In this context, he noted that the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025 was not just an attack on India, but an onslaught on all of humanity. Calling for strong global action against terrorism, the Prime Minister noted that those funding, promoting or providing safe havens to terrorists must be dealt with in the harshest terms. He emphasised that there should be no double standards in dealing with terrorism. He thanked the BRICS leaders for condemning the Pahalgam terror attack in the strongest terms. Calling upon the BRICS countries to strengthen the global fight against terrorism, he emphasised that there should be zero tolerance in dealing with the menace, as per the statement. Further elaborating on the subject, the Prime Minister noted that conflicts, from West Asia to Europe, were a matter of deep concern. He further added that India has always called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve such conflicts and was ready to contribute towards such efforts. Addressing the session on 'Strengthening Multilateralism, Economic-Financial Affairs and Artificial Intelligence', the Prime Minister expressed that diversity and multipolarity were valued strengths of the BRICS. He stated that at a time when the world order was under pressure and the global community was facing uncertainty and challenges, the relevance of BRICS was evident. He further added that BRICS could play an important role in shaping a multipolar world. In this regard, he offered four suggestions: one, the BRICS New Development Bank must follow demand driven principle and long-term sustainability for granting projects; two, the group consider setting up a Science and Research repository which could benefit the global south countries; three, focus must be given to make the supply chain of critical minerals secured and resilient; and, four, the group should work for responsible AI - while looking into the concerns of AI governance, it should also give equal importance to promoting innovation in the field, the statement said. After the Leaders' Session, the member countries adopted the 'Rio de Janeiro Declaration'. (ANI)
Business Standard
5 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
India fully committed to making constructive contributions together with BRICS countries: PM
Prime Minister reaffirmed Indias commitment to enhancing the voice of the Global South during the 17th BRICS Summit being held in Rio de Janeiro. He noted that developing countries required greater support for sustainable development, in terms of access to climate finance and technology. Highlighting that the global organizations of the 20th century lacked the capacity to deal with the challenges of the 21st century, he underscored the need for reforming them. Calling for a multipolar and inclusive world order, Prime Minister stated that global governance institutions such as the UN Security Council, IMF, World Bank, and WTO must undergo urgent reform to reflect contemporary realities. He thanked the leaders for highlighting the urgency of UN Security Council reform and adopting a strong language on the issue in the Summit Declaration.
