Vikrant Shekhawat : Oct 18, 2024, 03:40 PM
BRICS Summit 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia on 22-23 October 2024. The visit is being made at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, in which Prime Minister Modi will attend the 16th BRICS Summit to be held in Kazan under the chairmanship of Russia. The theme of this summit is "Strengthening Multilateralism for Equitable Global Development and Security", which will provide an important platform for discussion and cooperation on global issues.Importance of BRICS SummitThe BRICS Summit brings together the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa every year. This year the event is being held in the city of Kazan under the chairmanship of Russia. This forum provides an opportunity to increase cooperation among member countries to tackle global and economic challenges. This year's summit is particularly important, as it will discuss major global issues, such as strengthening multilateralism, global development and security.The summit will welcome new BRICS members, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates. The addition of these new members will further strengthen BRICS' influence and its role on the global stage.PM Modi's bilateral meetingsAlong with attending the summit, Prime Minister Modi is also likely to hold bilateral meetings with the leaders of BRICS member countries and invited countries during his visit to Russia. Through these meetings, member countries can strengthen their respective bilateral relations, and explore new dimensions of cooperation in various fields.Ties between Russia and IndiaRussia and India have had historic and strong ties. Prime Minister Modi's last visit to Russia, which took place in July 2024, was a symbol of deepening this friendship. During that visit, Russian President Vladimir Putin conferred Russia's highest civilian honour, the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, on PM Modi. The honour was a reflection of the long-standing close ties between India and Russia. PM Modi had called this honour an honour for the entire 140 crore Indians and called it a symbol of the centuries-old friendship between the two countries.India's role and expectationsIndia has always supported multilateralism for global development and stability. Forums like BRICS, where countries with emerging economies come together, provide an important opportunity for India to further strengthen its position at the international level. By participating in this summit, Prime Minister Modi will share India's perspective on global challenges and try to further deepen mutual cooperation among member countries.ConclusionPrime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in the 16th BRICS Summit in Russia reflects India's growing role and influence on the global stage. This summit can prove to be an important step for multilateral cooperation and equitable global development. This visit will prove to be important to further strengthen India's bilateral relations with Russia and other BRICS countries.