Prime Minister meets with President of South Africa on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Johannesburg

November 23rd, 02:18 pm

During his meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, PM Modi thanked the President for the warm hospitality. Both leaders reviewed bilateral ties and expressed satisfaction with the progress achieved in various fields. The PM also thanked President Ramaphosa for South Africa’s support in the cheetah relocation to India, and the two leaders agreed to work jointly to amplify the voice of the Global South.

Prime Minister's bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping

August 31st, 11:00 am

PM Modi met President Xi Jinping at the SCO Summit in Tianjin on 31 Aug 2025. They welcomed steady progress since Kazan 2024, calling India and China partners, not rivals. Both stressed peace at the border, fair trade, and cooperation for Asia’s growth. The PM invited President Xi to the BRICS Summit that India will be hosting in 2026.

Joint Statement: India and Brazil - Two Great Nations with Higher Purposes

July 09th, 05:55 am

PM Modi paid a State Visit to Brazil upon invitation from Brazilian President Lula. The leaders decided to further strengthen bilateral ties over the next decade around five priority pillars - defense & security, food & nutritional security, energy transition & climate change, digital transformation & emerging technologies, and industrial partnerships in strategic areas.

PM Modi addresses 17th BRICS Summit - Session on Environment, COP-30 and Global Health

July 07th, 11:38 pm

PM Modi addressed a session on Environment, COP-30 and Global Health” at the 17th BRICS Summit, which saw participation from Partner countries and invited nations. He noted that for India, climate change is about the balance between life and nature, and underlined climate justice as a moral responsibility. PM Modi also highlighted the One Earth, One Health” mantra and stated that as India takes over the BRICS Chair next year, it will prioritise the Global South with a people-centric and humanity first” approach.

PM Modi’s remarks at the BRICS session: Environment, COP-30, and Global Health

July 07th, 11:13 pm

In his remarks, PM appreciated that BRICS has given high priority to important issues like environment and health security. The PM said India has launched several key initiatives guided by the spirit of People, Planet, and Progress” and India is making rapid progress toward the goal of achieving Net Zero by 2070. He hoped the countries would keep working closely on key issues next year when India chairs BRICS.

PM Modi meets with the President of Uruguay on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

July 07th, 09:20 pm

PM Modi met with the President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, H.E. Yamandu Orsi, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The two leaders held discussions covering the full spectrum of bilateral relations. Both sides expressed interest in the expansion of the India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement, aiming to unlock greater economic potential and trade complementarities.

PM Modi meets with the President of Bolivia on the sidelines of BRICS in Rio de Janeiro

July 07th, 09:19 pm

PM Modi and President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, H.E. Luis Arce Catacora met during the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. They reviewed bilateral cooperation, celebrating progress in areas including critical minerals, trade, digital public infrastructure (UPI), health and pharmaceuticals, traditional medicine, and support for SMEs and capacity-building. Both leaders emphasized expanding partnerships in critical minerals and praised ongoing development efforts like Quick Impact Projects and ITEC scholarships.

Rio de Janeiro Declaration- Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance

July 07th, 06:00 am

The leaders of BRICS countries, met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 17th BRICS Summit. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the BRICS spirit of mutual respect and understanding, sovereign equality, solidarity, democracy, openness, inclusiveness, collaboration and consensus. They strongly condemned terrorism and welcomed the inclusion of new countries as BRICS partner countries.

PM Modi meets with President of Cuba on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

July 07th, 05:19 am

PM Modi met the Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The two leaders reviewed bilateral ties in the areas of economic cooperation, development partnership, fintech, capacity building, science and technology, disaster management and healthcare.

PM Modi meets with the Prime Minister of Malaysia on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

July 07th, 05:13 am

PM Modi met the Malaysian PM Anwar bin Ibrahim on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral relations in the areas of trade and investment, defence, education, healthcare, tourism, people-to-people contacts. Cooperation in the multilateral arena and regional security were also discussed.

PM Modi’s remarks during the BRICS session: Peace and Security

July 06th, 11:07 pm

In his remarks, PM Modi stressed that Global peace and security are not just ideals, rather they are the foundation of our shared interests and future. The PM expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the friendly countries who stood with India after Pahalgam attack and strongly condemned terrorism. He highlighted that the path of peace is the only option for the good of humanity.

PM Modi’s remarks during the BRICS session: ‘Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance’

July 06th, 09:41 pm

PM Modi underscored how the Global South has long been sidelined—offered mere “token gestures” on crucial issues like climate finance, sustainable development, technology access, and security—while lacking genuine representation in key global institutions. He praised the expansion of BRICS under Brazil’s leadership, called for genuine reforms in bodies like the UN Security Council, WTO, and development banks, and emphasized the need for a modern, inclusive world order fit for the 21st century.

The diversity and multipolarity of the BRICS Group is our greatest strength: PM Modi

July 06th, 09:40 pm

PM Modi participated in the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and addressed two sessions. Highlighting that the global organizations of the 20th century lacked the capacity to deal with the challenges of the 21st century, the PM underscored the need for reforming them. He offered his suggestions on BRICS New Development Bank, Science and Research repository, critical minerals and AI.

Prime Minister participates in the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

July 06th, 09:39 pm

PM Modi arrives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

July 06th, 04:47 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brazil a short while ago. He will attend the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro and meet several world leaders.

Departure Statement by Prime Minister on the eve of visit to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia

July 02nd, 07:34 am

PM Modi will visit Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia from July 02-09, 2025. In Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago and Argentina, the PM will hold talks with their Presidents to review the strong bilateral partnership. In Brazil, the PM will attend the 17th BRICS Summit 2025 and also hold several bilateral meetings. In Namibia, PM Modi will hold talks with the President of Namibia and deliver an address at the Parliament of Namibia.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia

June 27th, 10:03 pm

India is honoured to welcome President Prabowo Subianto: PM Modi

January 25th, 05:48 pm

Welcoming the President of Indonesia, H.E. Mr. Prabowo Subianto, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today remarked that various aspects of the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership were discussed. He highlighted that Indonesia was at the core of our Act East Policy and India welcomes Indonesia’s BRICS membership.

Indonesia is our important partner in the ASEAN and Indo-Pacific regions: PM Modi

January 25th, 01:00 pm

During the joint press meet, Prime Minister Modi welcomed Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the Chief Guest for 76th Republic Day. He highlighted strengthening ties in defence, maritime security, trade, technology and cultural cooperation. PM Modi also welcomed Indonesia as a member of the BRICS.

India - Sri Lanka Joint Statement: Fostering Partnerships for a Shared Future

December 16th, 03:26 pm

Prime Minister of India His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi and President of Sri Lanka His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake had comprehensive and fruitful discussions at their meeting in New Delhi on 16 December 2024, during the latter’s State Visit to the Republic of India.