PM Modi arrives in Delhi after attending BRICS Summit in Russia

Mr. Modi met several world leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to Delhi after his two-day visit to Russia, during which he participated in the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan.

He also met several world leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.

He described the BRICS Summit in Russia’s Kazan as “very productive”. He thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin, the people of Russia and their government for their hospitality.

During his visit to Russia, Mr. Modi addressed two sessions of the BRICS Summit held in Kazan under Russia’s chairmanship.

While sharing the video on X, Mr. Modi stated, “The BRICS Summit in Kazan was very productive. Had the opportunity to discuss diverse issues and meet various world leaders. I thank President Putin, the Russian people and Government for their hospitality. Here are the highlights.”

Modi-Xi meeting

On the last day, Mr. Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan — the first formal structured interaction between the two leaders in five years. The meeting comes after the two countries reached an agreement on resuming regular patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.

After meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Mr. Modi stated, “India-China relations are important for the people of our countries and for regional and global peace and stability.”

This visit marked Mr. Modi’s second visit to Russia this year as he visited Moscow in July for the annual India-Russia Summit.

Published - October 24, 2024 02:49 am IST