India at BRICS: Top 10 developments

1. In a significant diplomatic win for India, BRICS countries today named for the first time Pakistan-based terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and

Jaish-e-Mohammad

(JeM) for causing violence in the region and said those supporting terror acts must be held accountable.

2. The summit adopted the 'Xiamen Declaration', which strongly denounces terror activities carried out by the Taliban, ISIS, al-Qaeda and its affiliates, prominently the JeM and LeT, and resolves to collectively prevent and counter terrorism in all its forms.

3. The declaration identifying JeM and LeT as terror outfits augurs well for India, which has held the Pakistan-based groups responsible for terror attacks here. It may also signify a slight shift in

Beijing

's view about terror organisations operating out of long-time ally Pakistan.

4. It remains to be seen whether this alters China's stand on designating Jaish's chief

Masood Azhar

as a global terrorist by the UN, a proposal which it has consitently stonewalled in the past.

5. In another key development, the Ministry of External Affairs said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping for a bilateral dialogue on the sidelines of the BRICS summit on Tuesday. This will be the first meeting between the two leaders since the resolution of the tense stand-off between Indian and Chinese forces at Doklam.

According to reports, Modi and Xi are expected to discuss ways to create confidence building measures, among other matters of mutual interest.

6. The BRICS nations signed four pacts to deepen economic and trade ties, joint innovation efforts, and strategic cooperation. All these instruments are aimed at giving a big boost to business and investment within the five-nation grouping.

7. Addressing the plenary session of the BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought a stronger partnership among the 5-nation group to spur economic growth, regional stability and mutual prosperity.

"In an environment where we seek stability, sustainable development and prosperity. BRICS leadership will be crucial in driving this transformation... BRICS countries can deepen partnership for win- win results," he said.

8. PM Modi observed India was rapidly transforming into one of the most open economies in the world, and highlighted programmes like Digital India, Start Up India and Make in India that are changing the economic landscape of the country. In his intervention at the Dialogue with BRICS Business Council, he also pitched the Goods and Services Tax in a big way, touting it as India's biggest financial reform.

9. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed ways for boosting bilateral trade and investment along with the security situation in Afghanistan. Meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, the two leaders also discussed cooperation in the oil and natural gas sector, tourism and cultural exchanges.

10. PM Modi also met Brazilian President Michel Temer and discussed a partnership based on a "common global vision". The two had last met at the 2016 BRICS Summit hosted by India in Goa. Bilateral relations between India and Brazil have acquired the dimension of a strategic partnership in the last decade.











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