PM Modi to attend two-day virtual BRICS Summit being hosted by China beginning today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend two-day 14th BRICS Summit hosted by China beginning today.

The summit will be held in virtual format under the theme of Foster High-quality BRICS Partnership, Usher in a New Era for Global Development.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will also chair a High-Level Dialogue on Global Development with guest countries tomorrow.

BRICS leaders and leaders of relevant emerging markets and developing countries will attend the High-Level Dialogue on Global Development.

Ministry of External Affairs said, BRICS has become a platform for discussing and deliberating on issues of common concern for all developing countries.

BRICS countries have regularly called for reform of the multilateral system in order to make it more representative and inclusive.

During the 14th BRICS Summit, deliberations are expected to be held in areas like terrorism, trade, health, traditional medicine, environment, Science & Technology, innovation, agriculture, technical and vocational education & training and Micro Small and Medium Enterprises.

Discussions are also likely to be held on issues like reform of the multilateral system, combating COVID-19 pandemic and global economic recovery.