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  • BRICS Summit: Will PM Modi Meet China’s Xi Amid Border Row Resolution? Officials React |

    BRICS Summit 2024: The 16th BRICS Summit is set to take place in Kazan, Russia, on October 22-23, under Russia’s chairmanship. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend and is expected to hold bilateral talks with leaders of the BRICS member nations. 

    One of the most anticipated meetings could be between PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders last met during the BRICS Summit in South Africa last year. As India and China relations remain strained, the potential face-to-face in Kazan is drawing significant global attention. 

    PM Modi-Xi Jinping Meeting 

    In an interview with ANI, Indian Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, confirmed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s primary focus will be his participation in the BRICS summit. Alongside this, he is scheduled to hold several bilateral meetings. Kumar confirmed a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is finalized. “Some other meetings may take place once scheduling issues are resolved,” he added. 

    Meanwhile, China’s Foreign Ministry on Monday sidestepped questions about a potential meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit. 

    “We will keep you posted if anything comes up,” PTI quoted Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian as saying during a media briefing. 

    Earlier, Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that Chinese President Xi will participate in both small-group and large-group meetings, attend the BRICS Plus Dialogue, and deliver key addresses. 

    India-China Border Negotiations 

    Ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Kazan, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced on Monday in New Delhi that Indian and Chinese negotiators have reached an agreement on patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.

    Beijing has not yet responded to the agreement announced by Misri.

    Relations between India and China have been strained since the deadly clash in the Galwan Valley in June 2020, the most serious military conflict between the two nations in decades. 

    BRICS Summit 2024 In Kazan 

    BRICS, initially formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has expanded with new members, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. This year’s summit theme is “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security.”

  • India-Russia Trade Surpasses USD 50 Bn: Jaishankar Highlights Progress, Key Sector Cooperation | India News

    New Delhi: During a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the substantial advancement in bilateral trade between India and Russia, exceeding USD 50 billion. Jaishankar underlined the potential for continued growth and stressed the importance of fostering a more sustainable character in the trade relationship.

    “I would like to highlight the progress we have and trade, which is in excess of a turnover of USD 50 million, and we believe that this is something whose potential is now only beginning to be visible. It is important that we give it a more sustainable character, and we discussed how we should do that,” said Jaishankar.

    Covering pivotal areas of collaboration, the External Affairs Minister (EAM) delved into discussions on the nuclear sector, emphasizing the signing of vital agreements linked to the Kudankulam project. He disclosed the completion of a significant accord pertaining to nuclear fuel supply, signaling progress in India-Russia cooperation within the nuclear domain.

    Honored to call on President Vladimir Putin this evening. Conveyed the warm greetings of PM @narendramodi and handed over a personal message.

    Appraised President Putin of my discussions with Ministers Manturov and Lavrov. Appreciated his guidance on the further developments of… pic.twitter.com/iuC944fYHq — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) December 27, 2023

    “The second aspect pertains to the nuclear side and we signed agreements yesterday that would take the Kudakulam project forward. And also, we have finalized a very significant agreement on nuclear fuel supply,” he added.

    During the meeting, Jaishankar conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal greetings to President Putin. He mentioned that PM Modi had sent a letter expressing thoughts on the state of cooperation and recent progress.

    “Please allow me to convey the personal greetings of Prime Minister Modi and he has also, through me, sent a letter to you, a letter expressing his thoughts about, the state of our cooperation and the progress that we have made in recent days. And I will have the honor to give you the letter,” said Jaishankar.

    “Certainly, he (PM Modi) looks forward to visiting Russia next year. And I’m sure that we will find a date that is mutually convenient from the political calendars of both countries,” the EAM said, responding to President Putin’s invitation to PM Modi.

    Jaishankar took the opportunity to update President Putin on the progress made over the last two days, including discussions with Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

    A wide ranging and useful meeting with FM Sergey Lavrov of Russia.

    As strategic partners, discussed the international situation and contemporary issues. Exchanged views on Indo-Pacific, the Ukraine conflict, the Gaza situation, Afghanistan and Central Asia, BRICS, SCO, G20 and… pic.twitter.com/Uk9VTbZm5y — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) December 27, 2023

    “I would also, extensively, like to take the opportunity to share with you aspects of the progress that we have made and in the last 2 days, I had a chance to discuss it with Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and today with Lavrov,” the EAM said.

    Following his meeting with the Russian President, Jaishankar took to his social media handle on X and said that he appreciated Putin’s guidance on the further developments of India-Russia ties.

    “Honored to call on President Vladimir Putin this evening. Conveyed the warm greetings of PM Narendra Modi and handed over a personal message. Appraised President Putin of my discussions with Ministers Manturov and Lavrov. Appreciated his guidance on the further developments of our ties,” the EAM posted on