PM Modi emplanes for Kazan, Russia to attend the 16th BRICS Summit on Putin's invitation

PM Modi emplanes for Kazan to attend 16th BRICS Summit under the chairmanship of Russia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a visit to Russia from 22-23 October at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, to attend the BRICS Summit 2024, which is being held in Kazan, under the Chairmanship of Russia. During his visit, the Prime Minister is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member countries and invited leaders in Kazan.'Departure Statement for PM's visit to Russia for BRICS Summit - "I am departing today on a two-day visit to Kazan at the invitation of Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, to attend the 16th BRICS Summit. India values the close cooperation within BRICS which has emerged as an important platform for dialogue and discussion on issues concerning the global developmental agenda, reformed multilateralism, climate change, economic cooperation, building resilient supply chains, promoting cultural and people to people connect, among others. The expansion of BRICS with the addition of new members last year has added to its inclusivity and agenda for the global good. Building upon the Annual Summit held in July 2024 in Moscow, my visit to Kazan will further reinforce the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia. I look forward to meeting other leaders from BRICS as well."