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PM Modi Greets Brics Leaders Amid Rameswaram Backdrop
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 07:39 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Brics leaders at a ceremony set against the scenic backdrop of Rameswaram, with Chinese President Xi Jinping taking a brief pause to observe.
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the Brics gathering by greeting the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa at a ceremony held in Rameswaram, a coastal town in Tamil Nadu. The event was staged against the picturesque backdrop of the town’s iconic temples and shoreline.
Modi’s welcome highlighted India’s role as a key player in the Brics group, emphasizing cooperation on trade, technology, and sustainable development. He also underscored the importance of the partnership for regional stability and global governance.
During the proceedings, Chinese President Xi Jinping paused briefly to take in the surroundings, a gesture that signaled China’s continued interest in strengthening ties with India within the Brics framework.
The meeting, which marks a milestone for the multilateral forum, aims to coordinate policies on climate change, digital infrastructure, and economic reforms, with India positioned as a central voice in shaping the agenda.
Modi’s welcome highlighted India’s role as a key player in the Brics group, emphasizing cooperation on trade, technology, and sustainable development. He also underscored the importance of the partnership for regional stability and global governance.
During the proceedings, Chinese President Xi Jinping paused briefly to take in the surroundings, a gesture that signaled China’s continued interest in strengthening ties with India within the Brics framework.
The meeting, which marks a milestone for the multilateral forum, aims to coordinate policies on climate change, digital infrastructure, and economic reforms, with India positioned as a central voice in shaping the agenda.