BRICS Summit in Goa

#BRICS2016: We have transformed India into one of the most open economies in the world, says PM @narendramodi

— Times of India (@timesofindia) October 16, 2016

The development bank set up by the BRICS group of emerging economies will ramp up lending to $2.5 billion next year after making its first loans to back green projects, its president KV Kamath told Reuters.

The BRICS - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - agreed to create the New Development Bank (NDB) in July 2014 with initial authorized capital of $100 billion. The lender was officially launched a year later.

I feel privileged to create these special sand sculptures for #Brazil #Russia #India #China & #SouthAfrica in @BRICS2016 at #Goa. pic.twitter.com/UuEYUShaeH

— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) October 15, 2016

"The growing arc of terrorism today threatens the Middle East, West Asia, Europe and South Asia. Its violent footprints put at risk the security of our citizens and undercuts our efforts aimed at economic growth," said PM Modi, sitting at a circular table with the presidents of Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa.

Bohut acccha bola, fact hai aur imp hai: Naela Quadri Baloch, Baloch Freedom Movement on PM Modi's speech at #BRICS leaders restricted meet pic.twitter.com/BEbPpV9s9W

— ANI (@ANI_news) October 16, 2016

Salcete: Welcome ceremony of BRICS leaders in Goa #BRICSSummit pic.twitter.com/ANG3PmEO1C

— ANI (@ANI_news) October 16, 2016

Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina arrives in Goa #BRICS2016 pic.twitter.com/hvJf5sbdoM

— ANI (@ANI_news) October 16, 2016

India received Russian President Vladimir Putin's strong backing against Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism but had to resort to some straight talking with China, with PM Narendra Modi telling Chinese President Xi Jinping that the two nations could not afford to differ on terror.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> A friend comes to India&hellip;glad to have President <a href="https://twitter.com/MaithripalaS">@MaithripalaS</a> visit India for the BRICS-BIMSTEC Outreach Summit. <a href="https://twitter.com/BRICS2016">@BRICS2016</a></p> &amp;mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/787350107188453376">October 15, 2016</a></blockquote>

Salcete (Goa): BRICS leaders with the BRICS under 17 football team captains #BRICS2016 pic.twitter.com/D21cDJDRco

&mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) October 15, 2016

Terrorism is not an issue Indian and China can afford to have differences on, Modi tells Xi Jinping @timesofindia

&mdash; Sachin Parashar (@sachinpTOI) October 15, 2016

Met @SAPresident & had comprehensive talks with him on further cementing India's ties with South Africa. @PresidencyZA pic.twitter.com/31puIoSx1k

&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2016

My meeting with President Xi Jinping was fruitful. We discussed various aspects of India-China ties. pic.twitter.com/W9MxEvRbrg

&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2016

"Excellency Putin, I am aware of your deep affection for India. Your personal attention has been a source of strength in our relationship. And, in the complex and changing global context, your leadership has provided stability and substance to our strategic partnership. Ours is a truly privileged and unique relationship."

Thank you PM @narendramodi for your warm welcome to Goa. Looking forward to fruitful discussions in the BRICS-BIMSTEC Outreach Summit

&mdash; Tshering Tobgay (@tsheringtobgay) October 15, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Wishing PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal &lsquo;Prachanda&rsquo; a warm welcome to India. His visit will further strengthen India-Nepal ties. <a href="https://twitter.com/BRICS2016">@BRICS2016</a></p> &amp;mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/787223999872925696">October 15, 2016</a></blockquote>

My talks with President Putin lay the foundations for deeper defence & economic ties between India & Russia. https://t.co/XsoBnAP6X1

&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2016

In a game-changing arms acquisition, India on Saturday announced that it will buy the S-400 'Triumf' air defence systems from Russia, worth over $5 billion, and collaborate in making four state of art frigates besides setting up a joint production facility for making Kamov helicopters.