Under India's Chairmanship, BRICS Will Be Redefined: PM

BRICS would mean 'Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability', said the PM Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India would redefine the BRICS grouping under its upcoming chairmanship by focusing on 'Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability'.

Addressing the BRICS Summit in Brazil, PM Modi said, "Under India's BRICS chairmanship, we will define BRICS in a new form. BRICS would mean 'Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability'."

He affirmed that New Delhi would carry forward the spirit of people-centric progress during its leadership of the bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

"In the coming year, under India's BRICS Chairmanship, we will continue close cooperation on all subjects," the Prime Minister said.

PM Modi underlined how India's presidency of the G20 elevated the concerns of the developing world and promised a similar approach for BRICS.

"Just as during our G-20 Presidency, we ensured inclusivity and prioritized issues of the Global South in the agenda," he said, adding that "in the same way, during our BRICS Chairmanship, we will take this forum forward with a people-centric approach and the spirit of Humanity First."