October 18, 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to Russia next week for the 16th BRICS Summit, taking place in Kazan on October 22-23. The summit, chaired by President Vladimir Putin, will gather leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to discuss critical global issues and enhance cooperation among the BRICS nations.

This year's summit theme, "Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security," underscores the focus on fostering international collaboration and addressing global governance challenges. The Indian external affairs ministry highlighted that the summit will provide a platform to evaluate the progress of various BRICS initiatives and explore new areas for future partnership.

Modi's upcoming visit marks his second trip to Russia this year, following his attendance at a meeting in Moscow in July. The BRICS group, formed in 2009, represents a significant coalition of emerging economies, and this summit aims to strengthen their collective voice on the world stage.