India Advocates Removal of Trade Barriers Among BRICS Countries, Modi Says
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Source: Brasil 247 | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 16:13:54 UTC
Key Points
- Modi said India intends to use the BRICS platform to reduce barriers and expand opportunities for businesses.
- He called on the BRICS Business Council to eliminate the remaining trade barriers among member countries and to support startups.
- Modi said India is actively becoming a major global and regional hub in several strategic areas.
- He stressed that freedom of navigation and secure maritime routes are necessary for stable global trade.
- New Delhi will host the BRICS summit on September 12 and 13, with the BRICS Business Forum traditionally starting the day before.
- BRICS is an intergovernmental association founded in 2006 by Brazil, Russia, India and China, with South Africa joining in 2011 and other countries joining in 2024; India holds the 2026 rotating presidency.