New Delhi, May 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with foreign ministers attending the two-day BRICS summit. This meeting was pre-scheduled, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs.
The Prime Minister held a joint meeting at Seva Teerth. According to the agenda, a dinner hosted by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will take place at Bharat Mandapam at 7 PM.
On Thursday morning, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Delhi to participate in the meeting. At Bharat Mandapam, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar formally welcomed the foreign ministers from around the globe. While chairing the meeting, Jaishankar highlighted India’s clear stance on global issues.
He stated, “Peace and security are at the center of the global order.” He emphasized that recent conflicts have underscored the importance of dialogue and diplomacy. In this complex and uncertain world, discussions should advance towards sustainable development while maintaining principles of equality and shared but differentiated responsibilities. Dr. Jaishankar noted that technological advancements are reshaping the global landscape and can be utilized for good governance and inclusive development. He also mentioned the shared interest in strengthening cooperation against terrorism.
Referring to the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, Minister Jaishankar pointed out that disruptions in maritime routes and threats to energy infrastructure can impact global economic stability. In such times, secure and uninterrupted maritime flow is crucial.
The meeting included foreign ministers from BRICS countries and heads of delegations from member and partner nations. This year’s theme, under India’s presidency, is “Building Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainable Development.” This theme is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s humanity-first and people-centered approach.
Participating in the meeting were Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah, UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, and South Africa’s Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor, among others.
On the second day, BRICS member and partner countries will engage in a special session on the theme “BRICS at 20: Building Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainable Development.” Following this, discussions will focus on improving global governance and the multilateral system.
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