BRICS Summit Focused on Partner Country Model Discussions Amid Modi-Putin Talks

The BRICS summit emphasizes creating modalities for a partner country model, highlighted by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. Discussions between India and Russia also centered on this concept, with leaders addressing economic, political, and cultural issues. The summit under Russia's chairmanship marks ongoing BRICS expansion efforts.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized the importance of developing a partner country model at the BRICS summit. He noted this concept as a key focus, supported by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin's discussions around its guidelines and modalities.

Misri addressed the media, explaining, "We're not merely considering expanding BRICS but specifically focusing on how to implement a partner country model within the group. This remains a core agenda for the current summit." He outlined that leaders would delve into political, economic, trade, and cultural relations, without predicting summit outcomes prematurely.

He further noted discussions between Modi and Putin around BRICS membership and the partner country model as ongoing and unresolved. The 16th BRICS Summit, under Russia's chair in Kazan, marks Modi's second Russia visit this year, following a July summit. Since its inception in 2006, BRICS has grown, most recently adding five new members in 2024.

(With inputs from agencies.)