Diplomatic Marathon: PM Modi Conducts 15 Bilateral Meetings on BRICS Sidelines
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded an intensive three-day diplomatic engagement at the BRICS Summit, holding 15 bilateral meetings with global leaders. The talks focused on expanding trade, strengthening Global South representation, and deepening strategic alliances.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi capped off a high-powered three-day diplomatic marathon on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, holding over 15 bilateral meetings with heads of state and government. The discussions spanned key domains including trade, supply chain resilience, clean energy, and defence cooperation, reinforcing India's strategic positioning within the multi-polar bloc.
These high-level engagements highlight New Delhi's proactive diplomacy in balancing relations across emerging economies and traditional global partners. India advocated for greater representation of the Global South, pushed for local-currency trade settlements, and backed joint initiatives in technological infrastructure.
As BRICS expands its global footprint, India’s intensive bilateral outreach underscores its aspiration to serve as a pivotal bridge between global alliances, driving multilateral policy decisions while safeguarding its national economic and strategic priorities.