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Modi urges dialogue and diplomacy at BRICS forum in Brazil
✍️ Indian Express
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 07:42 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for renewed dialogue and diplomacy during the BRICS summit in Brazil, emphasizing cooperation among member nations.
The ninth BRICS summit convened in Brasília, Brazil, bringing together leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to discuss global economic and geopolitical issues. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the gathering, urging member states to strengthen dialogue and diplomacy as a means to tackle shared challenges such as climate change, trade imbalances, and regional security.
Modi highlighted the importance of multilateralism, noting that constructive engagement among BRICS nations could serve as a counterbalance to unilateral actions in international affairs. He called for a renewed commitment to cooperation on technology, infrastructure, and sustainable development, stressing that India’s role in the bloc is pivotal for fostering inclusive growth.
While Modi focused on diplomatic outreach, Russian President Vladimir Putin also spoke, expressing Russia’s readiness to collaborate with the entire world. The dual messages underscored the summit’s emphasis on broadening global partnerships.
The summit’s outcomes are expected to shape the BRICS agenda for the coming years, with India poised to play a leading role in steering discussions toward practical solutions for economic resilience and geopolitical stability.
Modi highlighted the importance of multilateralism, noting that constructive engagement among BRICS nations could serve as a counterbalance to unilateral actions in international affairs. He called for a renewed commitment to cooperation on technology, infrastructure, and sustainable development, stressing that India’s role in the bloc is pivotal for fostering inclusive growth.
While Modi focused on diplomatic outreach, Russian President Vladimir Putin also spoke, expressing Russia’s readiness to collaborate with the entire world. The dual messages underscored the summit’s emphasis on broadening global partnerships.
The summit’s outcomes are expected to shape the BRICS agenda for the coming years, with India poised to play a leading role in steering discussions toward practical solutions for economic resilience and geopolitical stability.