Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on Monday at Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi. He interacted with delegates from BRICS member and partner countries.
The forum focused on parliamentary cooperation, democratic values and shared global challenges. It aimed to strengthen ties among participating nations and promote people-centric development.
Union Ministers, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, presiding officers of state legislatures, MPs and other dignitaries attended the event.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla chaired the meeting and welcomed the delegates. He stressed dialogue, mutual respect and democratic values.
Birla said the forum offered an opportunity to deepen parliamentary cooperation. He highlighted its significance as BRICS marks its 20th anniversary and expands its global influence.
BRICS nations represent nearly half of the world’s population and a significant share of the global economy and trade. Birla said parliaments could build trust, ease tensions and address shared challenges through peaceful dialogue.
Birla thanked member nations for adopting a joint statement at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi under PM Modi’s chairmanship.
He called for stronger cooperation among BRICS countries. He urged them to amplify the Global South’s voice in international affairs.
The forum highlighted the role of parliamentary diplomacy in addressing global challenges. It also underlined the need to turn shared goals into practical outcomes through dialogue and cooperation.
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