- We, the Heads of State and Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the Republic of India, the People's Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa, met on 28 June 2019 on the margins of the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan. We congratulated the G20 Japanese Presidency and expressed our gratitude for the hospitality provided.
- We note the priorities chosen by Japan for its presidency, includingtrade, science, technology and innovation, infrastructure,climate change, universal health coverage, aging populations and sustainable development.
- The world economic growth appears to be stabilising and is generally projected to pick up moderately later this year and into 2020.However, the strengthening of growth remains highly uncertain, withrising tradeandgeopolitical tensions,commodity price volatility, inequality and insufficient inclusive growth,and tighter financial conditions adding to the risk.Global imbalances remain large and persistent and require thorough monitoring and timely policy responses.We further stress the importance of a favourable global economic environment for sustained growth of international trade.
- In this scenario, we note with satisfaction that the BRICS countries have been the main drivers of global growth over the last decade, and currently represent close to a third of global output. Projections indicate that the BRICS will continue to account for more than half of global economic growth through 2030. Continued implementation of structural reforms will enhance our growth potential.Balanced trade expansion among BRICS members will further contribute to strengthening international trade flows.
- In helping to address challenges and to fully benefit from opportunities, we acknowledge the importance of, among others: open markets; stronger economic resilience; financial stability; well-designed and coordinated macroeconomic policies, as appropriate; structural reforms; adequate investment in human capital; reduction in poverty levels and inequality; effective competition to promote investment and innovation; open, fair, just and non-discriminatory business environments;cooperation in public-private partnerships (PPP); and infrastructure financing and development. International and domestic measures in these areas and others will contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic growth.We call for greater participation of developing countries in the global value chains. We recognise the importance of the interface between trade and the digital economy. We also affirm the role of data for development.
- We are committed to transparent, non-discriminatory, open, free and inclusive international trade. Protectionism and unilateralism run counter to the spirit and rules of the WTO. We reaffirm our commitment to multilateralism and international law, and our full support to the rules-based multilateral trading system with the WTO at its center. We will work constructively with all WTO Members on the necessary reform of the Organization, with a view to better addressing current and future challenges in international trade, thus enhancing its relevance and effectiveness. The reform must, inter alia, preserve the centrality,core values and fundamental principles of the WTO,and consider the interests of all members, including developing countries and LDCs. It is imperative that the WTO negotiation agenda be balanced and be discussed in an open, transparent and inclusive manner.
- The WTO dispute settlement mechanism is an indispensable pillar of the multilateral trading system and the Appellate Body is essential for the proper and effective functioning of the Organisation. We remain committed to the preservation of a functioning two-stage binding adjudication system for disputes in the WTO. Recalling the urgency of solving the impasse in the appointment of members of the WTO Appellate Body, we urge that the Appellate Body selection process be initiated immediately.
- We reaffirm our commitment to a strong, quota-based and adequately resourced International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the center of the Global Financial Safety Net. We reiterate our commitment to work with the Executive Board towards the implementation of the IMF quota and governance reform on the basis of the principles agreed in 2010. We remain committed to concluding the 15th General Review of Quotas no later than the 2019 Annual Meetings.
- We note with appreciation the role of the New Development Bank (NDB) in infrastructure financing and sustainable development and stress the need for enhanced and continued efforts to build a strong, balanced and high-quality portfolio of projects. We emphasize the importance of a focused effort to address the backlog in critical infrastructure investments in member countries.TheNDB will be strengthened bythe establishment of regional offices. We welcome theNDB’s commitment to mobilise resources in the domestic currencies of all its members, startingin China, as well as the upcoming bond programmes in South Africa and Russia. We look forward to the early implementation of the NDB Project Preparation Fund and expect it to become an efficient instrument for the preparation of projects, providing technical assistance to the NDB member countries.
- We stress the continued importance of the BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) as a mechanism to forestall short-term balance of payment pressures in member countries.Following the successful test run conducted in 2018, we commit to further more complextest runs to ensure its operational readiness to respond to a call on resources, if needed.We welcome the functioning of the CRA System of Exchange in Macroeconomic Information (SEMI). We welcome continued efforts to establish the BRICS Local Currency Bond Fund and look forward to starting its operation.We also support cooperation between the CRA and the IMF.
- We strongly condemn terrorist attacks, including against BRICS countries, in all forms and manifestations, wherever and by whom so ever committed. We urge concerted efforts and a comprehensive approach to counter terrorism under the UN auspices on a firm international legal basis. We reiterate that it is the responsibility of all states to prevent financing of terrorist networks and of terrorist actions from their territories.We reiterate our commitment to fight the exploitation of internet for terrorist purposes.While recognising that states have the leading role to ensure safety and security in the use of ICTs, wecall on the technology companies to cooperate with governments, in accordance with applicable law, to eliminate the ability of terrorists to use digital platforms to encourage, recruit, facilitate or commit terrorist acts.
- We remain firmly committed to fighting corruption and will continue to foster integrity in the public and private sectors. We will, therefore, strive to promote international anticorruption cooperation and strengthening of legal frameworks, as appropriate,to more effectively address cases of corruption especially with regard to assets recovery. We will seek to enhance our mutual efforts in the prosecution of persons sought for corruption. We recognise the role of whistle-blowers[1]in preventing and combating corruption in both the public and private sectors and the needto improve measures to protect whistle-blowers.
- We acknowledge that corruption, including illicit money and financial flows, and ill-gotten wealth stashed in foreign jurisdictions, is a global challenge which may impact negatively on economic growth and sustainable development. We will strive to coordinate our approach and encourage a stronger global commitment in this regard. We also recognise the need to strengthen cooperation, subject to domestic legal systems, in anti-corruption law enforcement, extradition of fugitives, economic and corruption offenders, and in recovering stolen assets. We reaffirm our commitment to support international cooperation in combating illicit financial flows, including cooperation within the Financial Actions Task Force (FATF), the World Customs Organisation and other relevant multilateral mechanisms.
- We recognise the crucial role of cooperation in transitioning towards cleaner, more flexible energy efficient systems that combine growth with decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, while ensuring energy security, access to energy, sustainability and affordability. We acknowledge the importance of varied sources of energy and technological advances to achieve a low emission future, such as solar energy, sustainable bioenergy and natural gas in transportation. In this regard, we acknowledge efforts by BRICS countriesin promoting international cooperation on renewable energy resources and reiterate our commitment to strengthen the BRICS Energy Research Cooperation Platform, aiming at facilitating joint studies on sustainable energy and sharing advanced energy technologies.
- We remain committed to the full implementation of the Paris Agreement, adopted under the principles of the UNFCCC, including the principles of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, in the light of different national circumstances. We urge developed countries to provide financial, technological and capacity-building support to developing countries to enhance their capability in mitigation and adaptation. We look forward to the UN Climate Action Summit to be held in September this year to produce positive outcomes.
- Recalling the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we reaffirm our strong commitment to sustainable development. We stress the importance of fully honoring official development assistance commitments and the provision of development resources, in accordance with the Addis Ababa Action Agenda.We continue to support the G20 Action Plan on the 2030 Agenda, the G20 Initiative on Supporting Industrialisation in Africa and Least Developed Countries and the G20 Africa Partnership, including the Compact with Africa.
- We commend Brazil for identifying Economic Growth for an Innovative Future as the theme of the 2019 Chairship. Recognising that innovation is a key driving force behind development, we reaffirm our commitment to maximise the benefits of digitalisation and emerging technologies, including for the population of rural and remote areas. We encourage joint efforts to share good practices on internet-driven poverty alleviation and digital transformation of the industrial sector. We stress the importance of continuing BRICS scientific, technical, innovation and entrepreneurship cooperation, including the BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution (PartNIR), iBRICS Network, the BRICS Institute of Future Networks, and Young Scientists Forum.
- We express our support to the Brazilian BRICS Chairshipin 2019 and look forward to a successful 11th BRICS Summit in Brasilia, in November.

PM Narendra Modi addresses the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit; Highlights How India Is Preparing for Challenges of the Future
Indian people had earned Rs1.2 lakh crore in 2014 in Foreign Currencies due to #Tourism
— Shalini Bajpai 👧 (@sbajpai2811) December 6, 2019
Last year, it increased to about Rs 2 lakh crore.
This money was earned by the Hotel Industries, Tourist Guides, Taxi Drivers, Small Traders & other such people: PM @narendramodi#HTLS2019 pic.twitter.com/cm8ixCXwxi
PM's Four essentials for a better tomorrow. #HTLS2019 pic.twitter.com/c17T0CRG9E
— pragati mukhopadhyay (@UniversePragati) December 6, 2019
Do watch....#PMModi at #HTLS2019 summit speaks on #NewIndia, the efforts on core areas of governance, roadmap for a better future for 130cr with right intention, best technology & effective implementation. PM stresses accountable, planned governance - not empty pre poll slogans. https://t.co/s1OpckZIL4
— Dr. Suchitra Raghavachari (@DrSRaghavachari) December 6, 2019
Heard your today’s speech, Your thoughts and vision are clear and straight. Very Motivating and Feels Proud.
— Rahul Bhati (@bhatIrah) December 6, 2019
दिल्ली में अनधिकृत कॉलोनियों पर निर्णय से 40 लाख लोग लाभान्वित हुए हैं। @narendramodi जी के इस तरह के फैसले बेहतर भारत के लिए, #NewIndia के लिए बहुत ही जरूरी है। @PMOIndia #MannKiBaat https://t.co/iporHpbuuP
— સચિન બાંભણિયા (@sachinbambhniya) December 6, 2019
बिल्कुल सही सर्, हमारा आज ही हमे बेहतरीन कल देगा। आपके नेतृत्व वाली सरकार भूतकाल में हुई गल्तियों को सुधारते और सीखते हुए, वर्तमान में हर क्षेत्र में बेहतरीन काम करते हुए हमारे शानदार भविष्य के लिए हमे नया भारत दे रहा है, और सबको साथ लेके सबका विकास कर देश को नई ऊंचाई दे रहा है।
— NishantS🇮🇳 (@nishants79) December 6, 2019
I am very satisfied! that my government is working for better tomorrow. I'm pride!!! Which I chose...Carry on... my hon prime minister sir...💪#AspirationalDistrict https://t.co/jKd3b6j5wJ
— Omprakash Choudhary (@OmprakashIAS) December 6, 2019
You are great @narendramodi ji.🙏
— Aayush Pandey (@IAayushPandey) December 6, 2019
I am resident of Siddharth Nagar an #AspirationalDistrict of Uttar Pradesh.
Your ambitious scheme is bless for the remotest area of country. I am confident that these district will result into a Better New India.@NITIAayog @amitabhk87 https://t.co/oZoovgp1yv
When the goals are planned with the 'Bharat' perspective then the purpose of the govt policies does not remain limited to a $5 trillion economy goal, it gets widen to ensure #EaseofLiving and a better tomorrow for 1.3 billion people of the country! #HTLS2019 #NewIndia https://t.co/Mb9n0R5ngv
— Devsena Mishra (@a2zstartup) December 6, 2019
From “Politics of Promises to Politics of Performance”- PM @narendramodi on national discourse #HTLS2019 https://t.co/oZ03f7C3OY
— Navita Srikant (@NavitaSrikant) December 6, 2019
PM Narendra Modi’s efforts towards making students stress free through “Pariksha Pe Charcha” receive praise all over
#ParikshaPeCharcha इच्छुक छात्र https://t.co/vS0jEkRE1p की लिंक पर जाकर पार्टिसिपेट कर सकते हैं। इसके अलावा @gov.in पर जाकर आईडी भी बना सकते हैं। बेस्ट राइट-अप को प्रधानमंत्री के साथ इंटरेक्टिव सेशन के दौरान फीचर किया जाएगा। .@narendramodi https://t.co/WTZZmZ7GNh
— Manoj (@manojsirsa) December 5, 2019
Twitterati gives thumbs-up to @narendramodi 's post on stress-free exams. #ParikshaPeCharchahttps://t.co/hoZ81Us2oR pic.twitter.com/6uNt479jyg
— Manoj Goenka 🇮🇳 (@iam_manojgoenka) December 6, 2019
@PMOIndia @narendramodi Ji announces contest to select students who will get to attend #ParikshaPeCharcha 2020
— Rajagopalan. N (@nrajabpcl) December 6, 2019
It's only passion which drives ModiJi to invest his time & outcome of keen observation for inspiring GenNexthttps://t.co/8E0UR0zLfH pic.twitter.com/TO7gPGfT03
Prime Minister @narendramodi on Thursday tweeted to stress the need to ensure stress-free examinations.
— DINESH CHAWLA (@dinesh_chawla) December 6, 2019
And all the Indians on twitter gives thumbs-up to their PM's post👍https://t.co/GocRK4H5Zk pic.twitter.com/08eea9B8jq
Twitter gives thumbs-up to PM @narendramodi ji's post on stress-free exams. The tweet offered a unique contest for students of Classes IX to XII, with the winners getting to attend PPC 2020 early next year. Kudos #NewIndiahttps://t.co/sOABV5YIqN pic.twitter.com/UcpXn742vJ
— Dr.Swapneil B.Mantri (@drsbmantribjp) December 6, 2019
The Growth Story of New India under Modi Govt.
Durgapur station is beautiful!
— 🇮🇳 Prabhat Yadav 🇮🇳 (@prabhatkumar76) December 5, 2019
The Durgapur station has been renovated to upgrade the existing facilities for improving the experience of passengers,as part of the station beautification & redevelopment initiative of Piyush Goyal led Railway Ministry.https://t.co/QXdIAorKOK
15th Finance Commission to incentivise states for adopting agricultural reforms https://t.co/kUpa9IIsmO
— Vijay (@centerofright) December 6, 2019
Earlier the weapons packages of our first few Rafales were coming late. India has now asked France to deliver 8-10 Meteor missiles alongwith 4 jets. The Meteor has a range of 120-150 km and can outgun any missile launched by Pakistani or Chinese jets. https://t.co/UA22pmB4VS
— Vinayak (@vinayak_jain) December 5, 2019
Income Tax Dept working at full speed. Till now processing time for personal IT returns was drastically reduced. Now the same happening with Corporate Tax returns ITR-6 ! Kudos to @IncomeTaxIndia @FinMinIndia @nsitharaman @PMOIndia @narendramodi @rmirakhur @GaneshNatarajan 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/yDGBMy0MkE
— C J Karira (@cjkarira) December 6, 2019
Kudos to NDA Govt led by No Nonsense Prime Minister Narendra Modiji !
— Anand B Kamalapur (@ABKamalapur) December 5, 2019
Proud of PM @narendramodi ji https://t.co/b9qFn9r5Sm
Effect of demonetization!! Kudos Sir PM @narendramodi @nsitharaman pic.twitter.com/A6avvECokV
— N V Krishnakumar (@envyk_blr) December 6, 2019