JOHANNESBURG: The five BRICS developing nations will admit Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates, they said on Thursday, a move aimed at growing the clout of the bloc as it pushes to rebalance the prevailing world order. The expansion could also pave the way for dozens more countries to seek admission…
Johannesburg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed to Chinese President Xi Jinping India’s concerns on the “unresolved” issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, underlining that maintenance of peace and tranquillity in border areas was essential for normalisation of India-China ties. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said this at a media briefing on Thursday,…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday noticed the Indian flag lying on the floor during the group photo at the BRICS Summit in South Africa’s Johannesburg. He immediately picked it up and kept it in his pocket. As soon as PM Modi picked up the national flag, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived in South Africa on a three-day official visit and was accorded a ‘special welcome’. He was received by South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Johannesburg, where he was also given a ceremonial guard of honour. A large number of…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a four-day visit to South Africa and Greece. In South Africa, PM Modi will attend the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg from August 22-24 at the invitation of the country’s president Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa. PM Modi said that BRICS has been actively engaged in fostering a robust collaboration…
New Delhi: Regarding the chances of a bilateral meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 15th BRICS Summit in South Africa, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra has said that the Prime Minister`s schedule is still being developed. Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s visit to South Africa…