Narendra Modi welcomes leaders at 18th BRICS Summit New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed leaders at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
The event stood out thanks to its backdrop: the famous Ramanathaswamy Temple from Tamil Nadu, which set a unique vibe for the global gathering.
BRICS summit stressed inclusive global governance
Modi highlighted the temple's importance during his chat with Xi Jinping, explaining the significance of the temple to Xi Jinping.
The summit focused on making global governance more inclusive and boosting teamwork among its now 11 member countries.
On the sidelines, Modi discussed defense ties and clean energy with Ethiopia's prime minister, pushed for stronger India-Africa connections, and discussed the growing defense partnership and expanding two-way investments with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.