Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the BRICS Business Forum that BRICS economies have grown roughly twice as fast as the global average and outlined India’s priorities during its BRICS presidency.
At the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready to contribute to global energy and food security and deepen cooperation with BRICS partners in trade, tourism, logistics and technology.
An opinion piece argues that BRICS has matured from a counterweight narrative into a mainstream platform for global cooperation ahead of its 18th summit in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the BRICS Business Forum leaders’ session, outlining India’s BRICS presidency theme and calling for stronger cooperation on trade, startups, MSMEs, sustainability, and maritime security.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the BRICS Business Forum that Russia is prepared to work with partners on global energy and food security, logistics, trade, and technology cooperation, while criticizing Western sanctions.
BRICS countries have proposed new networks for agro-inputs, digital farming and genetic resources to strengthen agricultural cooperation and promote climate-resilient farming.
BRICS leaders meet in New Delhi to discuss economic cooperation, regional conflicts, and reforms to the global economic order.
Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin said BRICS countries had generated more than 40% of global GDP over the past five years, compared with 29% for the G7.
FICCI President Anant Goenka said BRICS can help India diversify supply chains, deepen investment and technology ties, and expand digital payments across emerging markets.
