PM Modi at BRICS: Must Work Unitedly to Tackle Rising Global Tensions

Source: Punjab Kesari | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 08:29:32 UTC

Key Points

• PM Modi addressed the BRICS summit and said rising geopolitical tensions are negatively affecting ordinary people's lives around the world.
• He urged BRICS countries to work unitedly to tackle global challenges and promote inclusive development, especially in the Global South.
• Modi expressed concern over the use of technology and critical minerals as tools of strategic pressure, warning that it could hinder shared progress and prosperity.
• He said India's BRICS presidency focused on resilience, innovation, cooperation and affordability.
• The summit reached consensus on a BRICS integrated early warning system for preventing and responding to infectious diseases.
• Guidelines were prepared for integrating early warning data related to disease prevention and response.