Rio de Janeiro Declaration- Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance

Rio de Janeiro Declaration- Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance

July 07th, 06:00 am

The leaders of BRICS countries, met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 17th BRICS Summit. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the BRICS spirit of mutual respect and understanding, sovereign equality, solidarity, democracy, openness, inclusiveness, collaboration and consensus. They strongly condemned terrorism and welcomed the inclusion of new countries as BRICS partner countries.

PM Modi’s remarks during the BRICS session: ‘Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance’

PM Modi’s remarks during the BRICS session: ‘Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance’

July 06th, 09:41 pm

PM Modi underscored how the Global South has long been sidelined—offered mere “token gestures” on crucial issues like climate finance, sustainable development, technology access, and security—while lacking genuine representation in key global institutions. He praised the expansion of BRICS under Brazil’s leadership, called for genuine reforms in bodies like the UN Security Council, WTO, and development banks, and emphasized the need for a modern, inclusive world order fit for the 21st century.

The diversity and multipolarity of the BRICS Group is our greatest strength: PM Modi

The diversity and multipolarity of the BRICS Group is our greatest strength: PM Modi

July 06th, 09:40 pm

PM Modi participated in the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and addressed two sessions. Highlighting that the global organizations of the 20th century lacked the capacity to deal with the challenges of the 21st century, the PM underscored the need for reforming them. He offered his suggestions on BRICS New Development Bank, Science and Research repository, critical minerals and AI.

Prime Minister participates in the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

July 06th, 09:39 pm

PM Modi participated in the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and addressed two sessions. Highlighting that the global organizations of the 20th century lacked the capacity to deal with the challenges of the 21st century, the PM underscored the need for reforming them. He offered his suggestions on BRICS New Development Bank, Science and Research repository, critical minerals and AI.

Emphasis on DPI, AI, data for governance is key to achieving inclusive growth & transforming lives globally: PM

November 20th, 05:04 am

At the G20 session, PM Modi highlighted the importance of Digital Public Infrastructure, AI, and data for governance in driving inclusive growth and global transformation.

India is fully committed to increasing cooperation under BRICS: PM Modi

October 23rd, 05:22 pm

PM Modi addressed the closing session of 16th BRICS Summit, highlighting BRICS' expanded role, now representing 40% of the world’s population and 30% of the global economy. He emphasized BRICS' achievements in economic cooperation, sustainable development, and climate action, while promoting financial integration through initiatives like UPI. PM Modi also stressed India's commitment to BRICS' future, welcoming new members and extending support to Brazil's upcoming presidency.

The BRICS grouping is a source of inspiration for the world: PM Modi

October 23rd, 03:25 pm

PM Modi addressed the closed Plenary session during BRICS Summit, highlighting the need for global unity to tackle pressing challenges like terrorism, economic uncertainty, and climate change. He emphasized BRICS' inclusive, people-centric approach and stressed the importance of reforms in global institutions. PM Modi welcomed new partners into BRICS and reaffirmed India’s commitment to fostering positive cooperation and global peace.

PM Modi participates in the 16th BRICS Summit

October 23rd, 03:10 pm

PM Modi participated in the 16th BRICS Summit held under Russia’s Chairship, in Kazan. The BRICS leaders had productive discussions including on strengthening multilateralism, countering terrorism, fostering economic growth, pursing sustainable development and bringing spotlight on the concerns of the Global South. The leaders welcomed the 13 new BRICS partner countries.

Joint Statement from India and the United States

September 08th, 11:18 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed United States President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., to India today, reaffirming the close and enduring partnership between India and the United States. The leaders expressed their appreciation for the substantial progress underway to implement the ground breaking achievements of Prime Minister Modi’s historic, June 2023, visit to Washington.

Prime Minister’s participation in the 15th BRICS Summit

August 23rd, 08:57 pm

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the 15th BRICS Summit held under South Africa’s chairship, in Johannesburg on 23 August 2023.

PM Modi takes part in 2nd Global Covid Virtual Summit

May 12th, 06:35 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Second Global COVID Virtual Summit. He called for strengthening and reforming the WHO to create a stronger and more resilient global health security architecture.

Joint Statement: 6th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations

May 02nd, 08:28 pm

As India celebrates the 75th anniversary of its independence, the relationship between Germany and India is firmly rooted in mutual trust, joint interests in servicing the peoples of both countries and shared values of democracy, rule of law and human rights, and multilateral responses to global challenges.

Prime Minister’s comments at the Global COVID-19 Summit: Ending the Pandemic and Building Back Better Health Security to Prepare for the Next

September 22nd, 09:40 pm

PM Modi addressed the Global Covid-19 Summit. “India’s pharmaceutical industry has produced cost-effective diagnostic kits, drugs, medical devices, and PPE kits. These are providing affordable options to many developing countries,” the Prime Minister said. He also called for international travel to be made easier, through mutual recognition of vaccine certificates.

Our endeavour is to create demand for high value-added products of India across the world: PM

August 06th, 06:31 pm

In a first of its kind initiative, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Heads of Indian Missions abroad and stakeholders of the trade & commerce sector via video conference. He added that today the world is shrinking every day due to physical, technological and financial connectivity. In such an environment, new possibilities are being created around the world for the expansion of our exports.

PM interacts with Heads of Indian Missions abroad and stakeholders of the trade & commerce sector

August 06th, 06:30 pm

In a first of its kind initiative, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Heads of Indian Missions abroad and stakeholders of the trade & commerce sector via video conference. He added that today the world is shrinking every day due to physical, technological and financial connectivity. In such an environment, new possibilities are being created around the world for the expansion of our exports.

Prime Minister participates in the first Outreach Session of G7 Summit

June 12th, 11:01 pm

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the first Outreach Session of the G7 Summit today.

Telephonic conversation between PM Modi and PM Morrison of Australia

May 07th, 02:47 pm

Prime Minister Modi spoke on telephone with PM Morrison of Australia. PM Modi conveyed his appreciation for the prompt and generous support extended by the government and people of Australia for India’s fight against the second wave of COVID-19. The two leaders agreed on the need to ensure affordable and equitable access to vaccines and medicines for containing COVID globally.

Finalisation of the BRICS Counter Terrorism Strategy an important achievement: PM

November 17th, 05:03 pm

In his intervention during the BRICS virtual summit, PM Narendra Modi expressed his contentment about the finalisation of the BRICS Counter Terrorism Strategy. He said it is an important achievement and suggested that NSAs of BRICS member countries discuss a Counter Terrorism Action Plan.

There is a need to ensure that countries supporting and assisting terrorists are held guilty: PM Modi

November 17th, 05:02 pm

While addressing the BRICS virtual summit, PM Modi asserted that terrorism is the biggest problem facing the world and said there is a need to ensure that countries supporting and assisting terrorists are held guilty. PM Modi also underlined the need for reform of the United Nations Security Council as well as multilateral bodies like the World Trade Organisation and the International Monetary Fund.

PM Modi participates in 12th BRICS Summit

November 17th, 04:00 pm

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi led India’s participation at the 12th BRICS Summit, convened under the Chairship of President Vladimir Putin of Russia on 17 November 2020, in a virtual format.