Brics 2016

Full text of PM Narendra Modi's speech at Brics Leaders' Plenary Session

Outlining his thoughts for positive direction and strong momentum of intra-Brics engagement, Prime Minister Modi, while addressing the Brics Leaders' Plenary Session, said, "In a world of new security challenges and continuing economic uncertainties, Brics stands as a beacon of peace, potential and promise." Here is the full text of the PM's welcome remarks.

Lessons from Brics 2016: Old friends are good, but China is keen to contain India

Whether or not Saarc moves forward, and how potential alternatives to Saarc develop, is a major part of China’s game of encirclement. China has invested a range of resources in the subcontinent.

Brics summit Day 2: PM Modi refers to Pakistan, calls it 'mothership of terrorism'

Modi called on Brics countries to work together for early adoption of a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism and step up practical cooperation against terrorism.

Brics summit Day 2: PM Modi, Sri Lankan President Sirisena hold bilateral meeting

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena held a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ahead of the BRICS-Bimstec Outreach Summit.

Full text of PM Modi's address at India-Russia joint meet ahead of Brics summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed a joint statement in Goa on Friday on the sidelines of the two-day long Brics summit. Below is the full text of PM Modi's address at the joint meet.