BRICS Summit 2023 Highlights — 'Fruitful And Historic': PM Modi Hails Summit As He Departs For Greece
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday attend BRICS Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue on his third day of the visit to South Africa’s Johannesburg. He is also scheduled to hold bilateral talks on the final day of his visit after which he will reach Athens in Greece on August 25.
Before departing from Johannesburg, Modi will meet with prominent personalities and attend a luncheon hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
He is scheduled to attend BRICS Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue at 12.30 pm IST, hold bilateral talks from 2 pm to 3.30 PM and attend a luncheon hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at 3.30 pm. At 5 pm, he will attend the second session of BRICS Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue.
At 11.15 pm IST, Modi will depart from Johannesburg.
On Wednesday, the prime minister attended the plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit along with leaders of member nations including Brazil, Russia, China, and host South Africa.
Addressing the opening plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit, Modi praised its journey over the last two decades. He emphasised accomplishments such as the establishment of the New Development Bank, assistance to countries in the Global South, and the creation of financial safety nets through contingency reserves.
He also stressed on the role of technology in shaping BRICS societies' future readiness, calling for initiatives such as youth summits, BRICS games, and think tank councils to strengthen people-to-people connections.
PM outlined a comprehensive 5-point agenda to strengthen relationships between member nations. His proposals cover diverse fields from space exploration to conservation and cooperation in various sectors.
BRICS Summit 2023 LIVE — PM Modi departs for Greece from South Africa's Johannesburg
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs for Greece from South Africa's Johannesburg after the conclusion of the 15th BRICS Summit.
VIDEO | PM Modi leaves for Greece after concluding his South Africa visit.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 24, 2023
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BRICS Summit 2023 LIVE — BRICS Summit was fruitful and historic as we welcomed new countries: PM Modi
"My visit to South Africa was a very productive one. The BRICS Summit was fruitful and historic as we welcomed new countries to this forum. We will keep working together for global good. My gratitude to President Cyril Ramaphosa, the people and Government of South Africa for their hospitality," posts PM Narendra Modi.
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BRICS Summit 2023 LIVE: PM Modi greets Indian diaspora outside his hotel before departing for Greece
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets members of the Indian diaspora outside his hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Prime Minister will depart for Greece shortly.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets members of the Indian diaspora outside his hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa.
— ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2023
The Prime Minister will depart for Greece shortly. pic.twitter.com/h9453zCGZB
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"During our interaction, Siyabulela Xuza spoke at length about his passion for sustainable development and clean energy, especially for the Global South. He also spoke about his own innovations and passion towards science and space," posts PM Modi.
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