BRICS emerged as important platform for giving voice to aspirations of Global South: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that BRICS has emerged as an important platform for advancing cooperation among emerging economies and giving voice to the aspirations of the Global South.

In a post on X after interacting with Foreign Ministers and Heads of Delegation of BRICS countries, PM Modi said, “Under India’s Chairmanship this year, we will work together to strengthen multilateralism, promote sustainable development, enhance economic resilience and build a more inclusive world order.”

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“Glad to interact with Foreign Ministers and Heads of Delegation of BRICS countries,” the Prime Minister said in the post on X.

Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, discussed various regional and global issues of mutual interest, including the situation in Ukraine and West Asia.

Lavrov is on an official visit to India to attend the two-day BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Pleased to receive Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Thanked him for an update on the progress on various facets of our Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership.”

“We also exchanged views on various regional and global issues, including the situation in Ukraine and West Asia. Reiterated our consistent support for efforts aimed at peaceful resolution of conflicts,” PM Modi said.

During the interaction, PM Modi reiterated India’s consistent stance of dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward, a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.

Lavrov and PM Modi exchanged views on various regional and global issues of mutual interest, including the situation in Ukraine and West Asia, the statement said.

The Russian Foreign Minister briefed PM Modi on the progress achieved in bilateral cooperation since the meeting of the two leaders in December 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.

The Prime Minister requested Foreign Minister Lavrov to convey his warm greetings to President Putin, the PMO stated.

PM Modi had met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and other Foreign Ministers who are attending the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi.