On the inaugural day of the summit, Prime Minister Modi concluded by engaging in one-on-one discussions with President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran.
Today, on October 23, 2024, all eyes are on the anticipated bilateral discussion between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping. This pivotal meeting takes place during the second day of the 16th BRICS summit, following a significant advancement in military patrolling coordination along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.
After concluding the inaugural day of the summit, PM Modi engaged in one-on-one discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. During his meeting with President Putin, he affirmed India’s dedication to offering full support in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Mr. Putin is scheduled to meet with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday, marking Guterres’ first visit to Russia in over two years. The visit has faced criticism from Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry.
- Putin and Erdogan are set to discuss the development of nuclear power plants and a gas hub during their upcoming meeting. The talks, as per Russia’s RIA news agency, may involve additional guidance on the proposed projects, according to a source in the diplomatic realm.
- Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, has made his way to Kazan, Russia, to partake in the ongoing BRICS summit and engage in his first face-to-face discussion with President Vladimir Putin in over a span of two years. With various pressing matters at hand, as reported by the UN, Mr. Guterres is scheduled to engage in discussions with several leaders during the summit.
- At the 16th BRICS Summit on October 23, 2024, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized the establishment of modalities and guidelines for implementing a partner country model as a key focus area. He highlighted that discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin also revolved around this model. Addressing a media briefing, Misri underscored the importance of defining the framework for incorporating a partner country model within BRICS. He expressed that the summit’s agenda includes deliberations on various aspects such as political, strategic, economic, trade, financial, as well as people-to-people and cultural relations.
Exhibition on Gandhi in Kazan is observed by PM Modi
During his visit to Kazan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had the opportunity to observe an exhibit dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi.
- Upon his arrival in this central Russian city, Mr. Modi came to participate in the 16th BRICS summit.
- At the BRICS summit in Kazan, President Abdelfattah al-Sisi of Egypt expressed gratitude for Russian assistance in Egypt’s economic endeavors during his meeting with President Vladimir Putin. Russian news agencies reported Sisi commending the progress in bilateral relations between the two countries, highlighting Moscow’s significant role in supporting Egypt’s national initiatives. Noteworthy among these projects is Egypt’s inaugural nuclear power facility at El-Dabaa, facilitated by Russia’s Rosatom. Putin, in response, described Egypt as a steadfast and enduring partner of Russia, emphasizing that Egypt contributes approximately one-third of the total trade volume between Russia and the African continent as per Russian media sources.
- On October 23, 2024, in Kazan, Prime Minister Modi expressed India’s willingness to offer full support for peace efforts in Ukraine. He affirmed India’s backing for the restoration of peace between Ukraine and Russia and assured that India is dedicated to extending any necessary aid to resolve the crisis. During a bilateral meeting with Russian President Putin, Mr. Modi emphasized the importance of peace restoration. Additionally, he held discussions with Iranian President Pezeshkian, advocating for the reduction of tensions in the West Asian region.
