PM Modi to attend 15th BRICS summit in South Africa

The leaders of the BRICS countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – will meet in Johannesburg, South Africa, on August 22-24, 2023, for the 15th BRICS Summit. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will host the summit.

PM Narendra Modi will be on a four-day visit to South Africa where he will attend the 15th Brics summit. This is the first time when Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending the key summit in South Africa.

The BRICS countries are a group of emerging economies that have been working together to promote economic cooperation and development. The summit is expected to discuss a range of global issues, including the war in Ukraine, climate change, and the global economy.

One of the critical issues on the agenda is the war in Ukraine. The BRICS countries have condemned the war and called for a peaceful resolution. However, they have also expressed concerns about the impact of the war on the global economy.

Another key issue on the agenda is climate change. The BRICS countries have committed to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. However, they have also called for developed countries to provide more financial assistance to help them meet their climate goals.

The BRICS countries are also expected to discuss the global economy. The global economy is facing a number of challenges, including rising inflation and interest rates. The BRICS countries are expected to discuss ways to boost economic growth and promote global trade.

The 15th BRICS Summit is expected to be a major event that will have a significant impact on the global agenda. The summit is also expected to provide an opportunity for the BRICS countries to strengthen their cooperation and promote their shared interests.

Latest Updates on the 15th BRICS Summit

Here are some of the latest updates on the 15th BRICS Summit:

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending the summit due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. He will be represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the summit and is expected to deliver a keynote address.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will host the summit and is expected to focus on the theme of “BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development, and Inclusive Multilateralism.”
The summit is expected to discuss a range of global issues, including the war in Ukraine, climate change, and the global economy.
The summit is also expected to provide an opportunity for the BRICS countries to strengthen their cooperation and promote their shared interests.