New Delhi: The joint declaration of the ongoing BRICS Summit in New Delhi is expected to outline ten broad strategic decisions. The Delhi Declaration is likely to emphasize a unified stance against terrorism, the strengthening of multilateralism, and support for India’s bid for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council. Efforts are underway to build consensus among member nations against the backdrop of the escalating West Asia conflict. The grouping is also moving towards raising a joint voice against violations of regional integrity and sovereignty, without explicitly naming any specific country. Grounded in the vision of ‘Humanity First’, the outcomes will focus on initiatives that directly benefit the citizens of member states. The summit will also resolve to amplify the voice of the Global South in the emerging world order. BRICS will be positioned as a primary platform for dialogue, discussion, and cooperation, while ensuring mutual support for the economic development of member nations.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold crucial bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping today. The meeting is set for 5:45 PM. Discussions on boosting economic cooperation between the two Asian neighbors are expected to top the agenda. Both sides are attempting to thaw diplomatic ties by addressing key issues, including the high trade deficit, granting Indian exports wider access to Chinese markets, reviving Chinese investments in India, easing visa restrictions, and resolving operational hurdles for Chinese companies in India.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will land in India at 12:10 PM today to attend the summit, marking his first visit to the country in nearly seven years. Prior to this, Prime Minister Modi will hold bilateral discussions with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at 11:00 AM.
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