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Xi Jinping to attend BRICS summit in South Africa followed by state visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend next week's summit of the BRICS nations in Johannesburg, to be followed by a state visit to South Africa, the Foreign Ministry said Friday. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying also said in a statement that during his Aug 21-24 visit to South Africa, Xi will co-chair the China-Africa Leaders' Dialogue with his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa. China is a core member of the BRICS nations, which also include Brazil, Russia and India. The grouping was predicated on linking the interests of the world's leading emerging economies but has sought to expand into other civil and governmental fields. Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided not to attend the summit because of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for him, according to South African authorities. The development could be viewed as embarrassing for Putin, who is expected to be the only leader of a country in the bloc not to attend. Kremlin ...

PM Modi to attend BRICS Summit in South Africa: Foreign Minister Pandor

The South African government on Monday confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the next BRICS Summit to be held here from August 22 in person, dismissing some media reports as "rumours" that the Indian leader will not be present at the meeting. Briefing the media on South Africa's preparations for the 15th edition of the summit, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor told journalists that the leaders of Brazil, China, India and hosts South Africa will participate in a range of discussions. Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate virtually, due to an ICC warrant which would have obliged South Africa to arrest him if he came in person. I did speak to various colleagues in government and outside, and everybody was astounded by this rumour. I think that someone who is trying to spoil our Summit is creating all sorts of stories that suggest that it won't be successful, Pandor said as she confirmed Modi's attendance. The Prime Ministe

NRF to ensure equitable funding for research: Jitendra Singh at BRICS meet

Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said the proposed National Research Foundation will ensure equitable funding for scientific research and greater private participation in the endeavour. Addressing the 11th BRICS STI Ministerial Meeting at Goeberha in South Africa virtually, he said the National Research Foundation will also be given the task of creating a policy framework and regulatory process to promote research and development across universities. On Friday, Singh introduced the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill in the Lok Sabha to set up a national agency to fund research across universities in the country. "We are planning a unique public-private partnership entity for which Rs 36,000 crore of the research funding is to come from the private sector, mostly industry, whereas the government will put Rs 14,000 crore for the same to ensure greater participation of industry," the minister told his counterparts from Brazil, Russia, China and South

PM Modi to attend BRICS summit in Johannesburg to discuss its expansion

With the upcoming BRICS summit in South Africa set to discuss admitting new members, India on Thursday dismissed as "baseless" reports that it is opposed to the expansion of the five-nation grouping. In a telephonic conversation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa that he looked forward to visiting Johannesburg to participate in the BRICS Summit. "President Ramaphosa invited the prime minister for the BRICS summit being hosted by South Africa on August 22-24, and briefed him on the preparations for the same," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. "The prime minister accepted the invitation and conveyed that he looked forward to his visit to Johannesburg to participate in the summit," it said following the Modi-Ramaphosa phone talks on Thursday. The summit scheduled from August 22 to 24 is set to extensively deliberate on expansion of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, .

India's rise from colonialism worth in-depth analysis: S Africa minister

India's rise from the ashes of colonialism to becoming a tech giant today is worth an in-depth analysis, a South African minister said at a BRICS summit on Wednesday. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Minister in the presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, hailed India's rise in the global economy. "The Indian civilisation, which spans thousands of years, and the country's rise and development from the ashes of colonialism should be looked at closely," she told delegates from the BRICS bloc at the BRICS Youth Summit in Durban. The summit is one of a range of preparatory meetings for the 15th BRICS Summit to be attended by leaders of the member countries in Johannesburg next month. The BRICS bloc comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Three decades ago, few imagined that India would rule the IT industry, and that of the top ten IT companies in the world, nearly half would be of Indian origin. Fewer of us imagined that Indian companies would be providing jo

BRICS countries likely to induct five new members in August summit

The 15th BRICS Summit is scheduled for August 22-24 under the theme "BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism"

EAM calls on BRICS nations to demonstrate sincerity in reforming UNSC

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday called on BRICS nations to demonstrate their sincerity in reforming multilateral institutions, including that of the UN Security Council. India has been at the forefront of the UN to push for an urgent long-pending reform of the Security Council. "For two decades, we have heard calls for reform of multilateral institutions, only to be continuously disappointed. It is, therefore, imperative that BRICS members demonstrate sincerity in regard to reforming global decision-making, including that of the UN Security Council," he said in his opening remarks at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting here. The five-nation grouping BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) brings together five of the largest developing countries of the world. Jaishankar said that at the heart of the problems the countries face is the economic concentration that leaves too many nations at the mercy of too few. "This may be in regard to production, resource

BRICS draws membership bids from 19 countries before annual summit

The emerging-markets bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will meet in Cape Town on June 2-3 to discuss its enlargement, Anil Sooklal, South Africa's ambassador to the group, said

BRICS members support South Africa's chairship in 2023, 15th summit

According to the statement released by BRICS, ministers were briefed on the preparations for South Africa's Chairship of BRICS in 2023

PM Modi to attend SCO Summit in Samarkand, all eyes on bilateral meetings

After the Samarkand summit, the presidency of the SCO will be handed over to India for the next year till September 2023. New Delhi will most likely host the next SCO summit

Post-Covid regional trade to be on PM Modi's agenda at SCO Summit

May hold first bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi since 2019

Attendance of Japan, S Korea at NATO Summit may stoke China's worst fears

For the first time, the leaders of Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand will all attend a 30-member NATO Summit

Xi Jinping announces additional $1 billion for Global Development Fund

'We will upgrade the South-South Cooperation Assistance Fund to a Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund, and add USD 1 billion to the fund on top of the USD 3 billion already committed'

Xi Jinping hosts BRICS meeting amid rising global economic concerns

Xi Jinping is hosting a virtual summit with the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa collectively known as the BRICS, amid rising concerns over the global economic outlook

14th BRICS summit to review current global issues, reach key agreements

At the 14th BRICS summit which is to be hosted by China in a virtual mode on 23-24 June, the member nations will review the current global issues and will reach key agreements, said Russian Embassy in India on Wednesday.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 14th BRICS summit in a virtual mode. "At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will be attending the 14th BRICS Summit hosted by China in virtual mode on 23-24 June 2022. This includes a High-Level Dialogue on Global Development with guest countries on June 24," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa will discuss the status of diverse political, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation, the Embassy said."There are also plans to review current international and regional issues. The #BRICS summit's final Declaration will formalise key agreements. On June 24, Vladimir #Putin will also speak at a 'BRICS Plus'

PM Modi to attend virtual BRICS summit on Chinese President's invitation

China is hosting the summit in its capacity as its chair of the grouping for the current year

India plans to resist anti-US messaging at BRICS summit with Xi, Putin

India looks to ensure any joint statement out of the summit is neutral and prevent any attempts by China and Russia to use the summit to score a propaganda victory against the US and allies

China's Xi Jinping to host 14th BRICS Summit in Beijing on June 23

Chinese President Xi Jinping will host the 14th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Summit in Beijing on June 23, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced here on Friday

BRICS meet: NSAs discuss new threats and challenges to national security

Top security officials of the BRICS countries have held an in-depth exchange of views and reached a consensus on issues such as strengthening multilateralism and global governance

FMs, central bank guvs of BRICS nations vow to deepen financial cooperation

The Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of BRICS nations reached a consensus on deepening financial cooperation and strengthening coordination on macroeconomic policy