Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia today, their first structured meeting since the eastern Ladakh border standoff erupted in May 2020. Let us tell you that this meeting of the two leaders took place at a time when only two days ago India and China had agreed to an agreement for patrolling by their armies on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. This is a major breakthrough towards ending the four-year-long deadlock. Let us tell you that although both the leaders have been meeting informally at various global forums, bilateral level talks between the two have taken place after a gap of five years. It is believed that Russian President Vladimir Putin was trying to bring India and China closer for a long time. Before the bilateral talks, Modi was seen accompanying Jinping and Putin. Let us tell you that in August last year also, the Indian Prime Minister and the Chinese President had a brief and informal conversation in Johannesburg during the BRICS summit. Earlier in November 2022, Modi and Xi had greeted each other and held brief talks at a dinner hosted by the Indonesian President for G-20 leaders.
Let us tell you that during the Modi-Jinping talks held after 5 years, both the leaders looked quite comfortable. During the talks that lasted for almost an hour, Prime Minister Modi put forward various issues. The Chinese President also said that both need to work together and differences should be resolved properly.
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Prime Minister’s address in BRICS
Talking about the Prime Minister’s address at the BRICS summit, let us tell you that Prime Minister Narendra Modi clearly called for resolving the Russia-Ukraine dispute through peaceful talks and said that India is not for war but for dialogue and diplomacy. Supports. In his address, Modi expressed concern over challenges like war, economic uncertainty, climate change and terrorism and said that BRICS can play a positive role in taking the world on the right path. He said, “We do not support war, but dialogue and diplomacy.” And just as we were able to overcome challenges like COVID together, we are certainly able to create new opportunities to ensure a safe, strong and prosperous future for future generations.”
Prime Minister Modi also advocated concerted global efforts to combat terrorism and said there should be no “double standards” in fighting this menace. “To combat terrorism and its financing, we need the united, steadfast support of all,” he said. There is no room for double standards on this serious matter. Modi also said that the countries of the group need to take active steps to prevent radicalization among the youth. “We need to work together on the pending issue of a UN comprehensive agreement on international terrorism,” he said. “Similarly, we need to work towards global regulation for cyber security, safe and secure AI,” he said. “
Modi said India is ready to welcome new countries into BRICS as partner countries. He said, “All decisions in this regard should be taken unanimously and the views of the founding members of BRICS should be respected.” Modi said, “The guiding principles, standards, norms and standards adopted during the Johannesburg summit should be respected.” The procedures should be followed by all members and partner countries.” The Prime Minister also advocated reforms in the UN Security Council and other global bodies. He said, “We should move forward in a timely manner on reforms in global institutions like the United Nations Security Council, multilateral development banks and the World Trade Organization.” Modi said, “While we are taking forward our efforts in BRICS , then we must be careful to ensure that this organization is not perceived as trying to change global institutions, but rather as seeking to reform them.”
Modi also argued that the hopes, aspirations and expectations of the countries of the ‘Global South’ should also be taken into account. The term ‘Global South’ came into use in the 1960s. The term is generally used for regions of Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. In particular, this means countries outside Europe and North America, in the Southern Hemisphere and the equatorial region, which are mostly low-income and politically backward. Praising the ‘BRICS’ organization, the Prime Minister described it as an organization which has the will to change itself with the times. He said, “The BRICS grouping, made up of diverse viewpoints and ideologies, is a source of inspiration for the world, promoting positive cooperation.” He said, “Our diversity, respect for each other and consensus. Our tradition of moving forward is the basis of our cooperation.