Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to participate in the 15th BRICS Summit, which will be hosted by South Africa from August 22 to August 24. This summit will mark the first in-person meeting of BRICS leaders in three years, following a series of virtual meetings due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Key Points about the 15th BRICS Summit:
- Participation: The Summit brings together leaders from five major world economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
- In-Person Meeting: The 15th Summit is a significant event as it marks the first time the leaders will meet in person after a hiatus of three years due to the pandemic.
- 30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relationship: This visit also marks the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and South Africa.
- Theme: The theme of this year’s summit is “BRICS and Africa: Partnership for mutually accelerated Growth, sustainable development, and inclusive multilateralism.”
- Outreach and Dialogue: PM Modi will participate in a special event called “BRICS – Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue,” organized after the main summit. This event will include leaders from various nations invited by South Africa.
- Bilateral Meetings: PM Modi is expected to hold bilateral meetings with leaders from other BRICS member countries during the summit.
- Russian Participation: Russian President Vladimir Putin will join the summit virtually, while the Russian delegation will be led by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
- Visit to Greece: Following the BRICS Summit, PM Modi will travel to Greece on August 25 for an official visit. This will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Greece in 40 years.
- Business Delegation: India is sending a business delegation to South Africa to attend meetings related to the BRICS Business Council, BRICS Women Business Alliance, and the BRICS Business Forum.
The 15th Summit underscores the importance of cooperation and dialogue among major emerging economies. The focus on partnerships with Africa aligns with the theme of sustainable development and inclusive multilateralism, aiming to contribute to global economic growth and stability.
