Starting 8th of July, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to Russia to participate in the 7th BRICS Summit and SCO Summit in Ufa. In a post on facebook, Prime Minister Modi said, “The Summit last year was productive and I am sure we will build on the ground covered during the last Summit. I expect positive outcomes in economic cooperation and cultural ties among the BRICS nations.”
Adding further, the Prime Minister stated, “India attaches high importance to BRICS. It is a great forum that can contribute effectively to mitigate global challenges. BRICS also has a very crucial role to play in further world peace and security and ensuring we leave behind a better planet for our future generations.”
I will join the 7th BRICS Summit & SCO Summit in Ufa, Russia. In the past one year I have had the opportunity to meet...
Posted by Narendra Modi on Saturday, July 4, 2015
At the BRICS Summit, addressing the BRICS Business Council, PM Narendra Modi stressed on the need for a stronger economic integration among the BRICS Nations. Prime Minister Modi held wide-ranging talks with other BRICS leaders and discussed upon ways to enhance cooperation and mitigate global challenges.
PM @narendramodi speaking at BRICS Business Council, highlights the need of strong economic cooperation. https://t.co/m5f7LIzWzn @BRICS2015
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 9, 2015
We need to see our strengths and then cooperate on skill development: PM @narendramodi at BRICS Business Council @BRICS2015
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 9, 2015
PM @narendramodi: #BRICS business leaders के एक स्थान पर मिलने से #BRICS राष्ट्रों के बीच आर्थिक सहयोग बढ़ेगा pic.twitter.com/9otOjOHfXq
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 9, 2015
PM at #BRICS Business Council: वैश्विक अर्थव्यवस्था को देखते हुए #BRICS economies के बीच सहयोग को घनिष्ठ करना बहुत महत्वपूर्ण हो जाता है
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 9, 2015
PM at #BRICS Business Council: मैं एक dedicated BRICS InfoSharing & Exchanging Platform की स्थापना का स्वागत करता हूं pic.twitter.com/8ksqss8dJj
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 9, 2015
The #BRICS family. Our discussions have been wide-ranging & very comprehensive.
Posted by Narendra Modi on Thursday, July 9, 2015
Speaking at the Plenary Session of the BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Modi complemented BRICS Nations for their active support and participation during International Day of Yoga on 21st June. He stressed on combating terrorism collectively. Talking about climate change, Shri Modi said that it was one of the foremost global challenges. He called for focussing on renewable energy. PM also proposed for a BRICS Agriculture Research Centre to be set up.
PM @narendramodi thanks BRICS Nations for their active support and participation during International Day of Yoga on 21st June.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 9, 2015
We can mitigate any challenge better if we focus on reforms of the UN and the UN Security Council. This must be done soon: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 9, 2015
PM stresses on combatting the menace of terror during his remarks at the @BRICS2015 Plenary Session.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 9, 2015
Climate change is one of our foremost global challenges. Need to focus on renewable energy & energy efficiency: PM @narendramodi @BRICS2015
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 9, 2015
I would like to see the first major project funded by the New Development Bank to be in the area of clean energy: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 9, 2015
I would like to see the first major project funded by the New Development Bank to be in the area of clean energy: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 9, 2015
I propose a BRICS Agriculture Research Centre, which would be a big gift to the world: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 9, 2015
Adding further, Shri Modi noted BRICS to be an important pillar of hope in the World filled with political security and economic challenges. He said that BRICS not only stood for the Nations it represented but for welfare of the entire World. Prime Minister also expressed that the Economic Cooperation Strategy being adopted was a milestone step as it included a number of social initiatives in BRICS evolution.
Let us use our expertise to enable better access to water, efficient water use and potable water supply: PM @narendramodi at @BRICS2015
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 9, 2015
Let us have conversation and cooperation between our cities. There is a lot to learn from each other in this field: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 9, 2015
Heard the insightful views of President Putin, President Xi Jinping, President Zuma & President Dilma Rousseff at #BRICS...
Posted by Narendra Modi on Thursday, July 9, 2015
Eurasian leaders were also present at the meeting between BRICS and SCO leaders. Prime Minister Modi said that Eurasia was filled with great energy and dynamism. He said the Eurasian region had the potential to become a leading economic corridor and trade route of the world. PM Modi also complemented South African President Jacob Zuma for starting the 'Regional Outreach' at BRICS.
PM @narendramodi Eurasia is filled with great energy & dynamism. It could regain its role as a leadg eco corridor & trade route of the world
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 9, 2015
PM @narendramodi: We have everything to build a future of shared prosperity in Eurasia. But we must do a few things: pic.twitter.com/RMjjWUdy4r
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 9, 2015
Key agreements and MoUs were also signed.
Signing of the agreements... Laying the foundations of strong and vibrant partnerships. @BRICS2015 pic.twitter.com/Kvjn7lhNKS
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 9, 2015
A digital presence for emerging nations: #BRICS Ministers sign MoU on BRICS website. FM @arunjaitley signs for India pic.twitter.com/WO06WJ6m4S
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 9, 2015
A successful Summit comes to an end. President Putin addresses the Press on the outcomes of the #BRICS Summit pic.twitter.com/6yi6zO8zQ5
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 9, 2015
दस कदम: Ten Steps for the Future - PM @narendramodi proposes new initiatives for the #BRICS family pic.twitter.com/MyYid16RxN
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 9, 2015
It was for the first time in history that an Indian Prime Minister attended the SCO Heads of State Council Plenary Session in preparation for joining as member state. Speaking at the occasion, Prime Minister Modi expressed his part of content for acknowledging India as a permanent member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured India’s full cooperation to the SCO. He said that India, in the times to come, would deepen its engagement in human resource development, information communication and technology, pharmaceuticals and health, banking and capital markets, MSMEs, and food sectors.
A historic first. The Indian PM attends SCO Heads of State Plenary Session in prepn for joining as member state pic.twitter.com/jfoav2CBtf
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2015
PM @narendramodi: India will deepen its engagement in HRD, ICT, pharma & health, banking & capital markets, MSME, micro finance, & food sec
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2015
Our ties with Central Asia are very old: PM @narendramodi begins his speech at SCO https://t.co/tQMEnDbzKj pic.twitter.com/5nUxgVwyAq
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 10, 2015
Our strategic ties with Russia and China are deep: PM @narendramodi at the SCO Summit
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 10, 2015
Our membership of SCO is a natural extension of these relationships and mirrors the region’s place in India’s future: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 10, 2015
India has been an actively participating in SCO activities that are open to Observers. We have deeply valued our association with SCO: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 10, 2015
India will be pleased to contribute to the development of infrastructure in the region: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/tQMEnDbzKj
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 10, 2015
We will support efforts to create an environment that eases barriers and facilitates trade and investments in the region: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 10, 2015
The SCO region is characterised by rich diversity of cultures: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 10, 2015
Promoting deeper understanding and exchanges, especially among our youth, will promote greater unity in the region and beyond: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 10, 2015
The future of prosperity rests on the foundation of peace. India will contribute to advancing peace and friendship in the region: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 10, 2015
We will work with SCO to combat terrorism and extremism: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 10, 2015
I assure you of India's full cooperation to SCO: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/tQMEnDbzKj
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 10, 2015
I also take this opportunity to congratulate Pakistan on joining the SCO: PM @narendramodi at the SCO Summit
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 10, 2015
PM Narendra Modi’s meetings on the sidelines of BRICS and SCO Summits:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held extensive meetings with other BRICS leaders. Shri Modi met with President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff and South African President Jacob Zuma.
Talked India-Russia ties & global issues with President Putin. Our meeting was very fruitful.
Posted by Narendra Modi on Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Great meeting President Xi Jinping again. Our talks were comprehensive & a lot of topics came up for discussion.非常高兴再次与习近平主席会见。我们进行了全面的讨论，讨论了很多议题。
Posted by Narendra Modi on Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Had a great meeting with President Dilma Rousseff. We are very optimistic about the potential of strong India-Brazil ties.
Posted by Narendra Modi on Thursday, July 9, 2015
President Zuma & I had a wonderful meeting. Discussions were centred around strengthening India-South Africa ties.
Posted by Narendra Modi on Thursday, July 9, 2015
Shri Narendra Modi also held talks with President of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, PM of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif and President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani.
Was delighted to meet President @HassanRouhani & talk to him about stronger India-Iran ties. pic.twitter.com/7AjJdADjSn
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 9, 2015
Two PMs of South Asian nations meet in Ufa. A picture of PM Nawaz Sharif meeting PM @narendramodi. pic.twitter.com/6IoYjh07Gc
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 10, 2015
More meetings through the day...India-Afghanistan ties being discussed by President @ashrafghani & PM @narendramodi. pic.twitter.com/0aoKJvSF7R
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 10, 2015
