BRICS Summit Day 2: PM Modi Addresses Global Leaders Xi, Putin, Pezeshkian In Open Session | VIDEO
New Delhi: The 18th BRICS Summit enters its second day in New Delhi on Sunday, with leaders set to begin the key open plenary session at Bharat Mandapam, focusing on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability for inclusive global growth. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting the proceedings, with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President…
On the second day of the BRICS Summit 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India's commitment to resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability as the foundation of its presidency. Addressing the open session at Bharat Mandapam, he expressed satisfaction with the group's shared vision being translated into a "win-win collaboration" through the collective efforts of member countries.
Modi outlined four pillars under which India guided the presidency: resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability. He highlighted several initiatives, including the BRICS Logistic Supply Chain Cooperation Framework aimed at enhancing supply chain resilience amid global disruptions. Modi also discussed the BRICS Incubator Network and a proposed Startup Innovation Fund to foster innovation.
On agriculture, he announced the BRICS Network on Digital Agriculture, which seeks to leverage AI, geospatial technology, and digital public infrastructure to support farmers. Modi cautioned against the weaponization of technology and critical minerals, urging an inclusive approach to technology adoption. The summit convenes BRICS leaders to discuss common interests and ways to promote inclusive global growth.
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