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India's BRICS presidency in 2024 aims to reshape the alliance under Modi's leadership, focusing on climate justice and global health, ensuring equal confidence for all nations.

PM Modi Announces BRICS Leadership Vision of India

Prime Minister Modi announces India's BRICS leadership vision with a focus on resilience, innovation, climate justice, and equal confidence for future challenges.

Prime Minister Modi announces India's intention to lead BRICS with a focus on resilience and innovation, prioritizing climate justice, global health, and equal confidence for developing nations.

Under its presidency, India will work to define BRICS in a new form and it will be 'Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability', Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the summit of the grouping on Monday.
India will hold the BRICS presidency next year.
In an address at a session on environment and global health, Modi also said that the health of the earth and the health of people are connected to each other.
"For India, climate justice is no alternative; it is a moral duty," Modi said, adding: "Where some people measure it in numbers, India lives it in values." The prime minister also indicated India's possible priorities during its presidency of the BRICS grouping.
"Under India's BRICS presidency, we will work to define BRICS in a new form. BRICS will mean -- Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability," he said.
Modi also underlined the need to remain prepared for any eventualities.
The COVID pandemic taught us that viruses do not come taking visas, and solutions, too, are not chosen by looking at passports, he said.
The prime minister also said the developing nations must have the same confidence about the future that the developed nations have.
The self-confidence about the future that developed countries have -- the same self-strength should also be in these countries, he added.
The top leaders of BRICS held deliberations on a range of pressing challenges facing the globe at the grouping's two-day annual summit in this seaside Brazilian city.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin skipped the summit. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Egypt's Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi also didn't attend the gathering.
The BRICS has emerged as an influential grouping as it brings together 11 major emerging economies of the world, representing around 49.5 per cent of the global population, around 40 per cent of the global GDP and around 26 per cent of the global trade.
BRICS, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, expanded in 2024 to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates, with Indonesia joining in 2025.

BRICS is expected to discuss adding new members in a meeting in Russia next month. President Erdogan is expected to attend the BRICS summit in Kazan, scheduled for Sept 22–24.

Turkiye’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan Eyes BRICS Membership | Will India Give Nod to Pak Ally?

BRICS is expected to discuss adding new members in a meeting in Russia next month. President Erdogan is expected to attend the BRICS summit in Kazan, scheduled for Sept 22&ndash;24.

Turkiye will soon join BRICS, despite concerns from EU &amp; US.&nbsp;
After years of speculation, Putin aide confirmed about Tukriye&rsquo;s participation.
&ldquo;Turkiye has applied for full membership. We will consider this application,&rdquo; said Yuri Ushakov, BRICS chair and Russian President Putin&rsquo;s foreign policy advisor.
BRICS is expected to discuss adding new members in a meeting in Russia next month.
Prez Erdogan is expected to attend BRICS summit in Kazan, scheduled for Sept 22&ndash;24.
Move comes as ally Erdogan vies to move away from West-led world order.&nbsp;
Turkiye frustrated over lack of progress in its decades-old bid to join EU.
Turkey NATO ally since 1952, EU talks stalled since 2005 over prez&rsquo;s policies
In June 2024, US envoy Jeff Flake hoped Turkey didn&rsquo;t enter BRICS.
Erdogan expressed desire to join BRICS since 2018, but it never formalised&nbsp;
Erdogan-led Turkiye has been seeking to enhance its global influence
Russian media gung-ho, but India silent on Pak-ally Erdogan joining BRICS&nbsp;
Strategically located at crossroads of Europe &amp; Asia, Turkiye 17th largest economy
Turkiye key player in regional diplomacy, ties with emerging markets across Africa&nbsp;
BRICS a group of emerging market countries&nbsp;
Initially consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.&nbsp;
In 2024, BRICS gained 4 new members: Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE.
BRICS seen as counterweight to West-led EU, the G7 and NATO.
But BRICS lacks formal structure, enforcement mechanisms, and uniform rules and standards.

BRICS will have 11 members starting 2024 as the bloc voted in favour of expansion.

6 new countries to join BRICS as full members

6 new countries to join BRICS as full members
Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Argentina, UAE, Saudi Arabia to join BRICS
6 countries to join BRICS from January 1, 2024

BRICS will have 11 members starting in 2024 as the bloc voted in favour of expansion.

The BRICS grouping will have 11 members starting in 2024, as Iran, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Egypt and Argentina have been sent invitations.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is the current chair of BRICS, made the announcement alongside leaders from India, China and Brazil. Russian President <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/brics-summit-2023-all-you-need-to-know-1692686926688">Vladimir Putin</a> did not travel for the summit.
The BRICS group last expanded in 2010, a year after its formation. South Africa was added to the diplomatic bloc.
UAE leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed the BRICS&rsquo; invitation. &ldquo;We look forward to a continued commitment of cooperation for the prosperity, dignity and benefit of all nations and people around the world,&rdquo; he said.
China&rsquo;s Xi Jinping also hailed the bloc&rsquo;s decision and said the &ldquo;expansion is historic.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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The inclusion of Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates together in the same economic or political organization would have been unthinkable in recent years amid escalating tensions following the collapse of Tehran&rsquo;s 2015 nuclear deal and a series of attacks attributed to the country since.
(With AP inputs)

A video of Modi and Xi Jinping having a brief conversation at BRICS summit has gone viral

Watch: PM Modi in conversation with Xi Jinping at BRICS, video viral

A video of Modi and Xi Jinping having a brief conversation at the BRICS summit has gone viral

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping&nbsp; shook hands and greeted each other during a press conference at the BRICS summit on August 24
The two leaders were also seen having a brief conversation as they walked towards their designated seats before the press conference.
All eyes have been on a possible meeting between Modi and Xi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in South Africa as India and China continue to military-level talks to resolve the 2020 border standoff in Ladakh.&nbsp;

Attending the event virtually, Putin said a wartime deal to facilitate Ukrainian grain shipments that is critical for the world’s food supply would not resume until his conditions easing of restrictions on Russian food products are met

Putin denounces sanctions on Russia during his speech at BRICS summit

Attending the event virtually, Putin said a wartime deal to facilitate Ukrainian grain shipments that is critical for the world&rsquo;s food supply would not resume until his conditions easing of restrictions on Russian food products are met

Russian President Vladimir Putin took multiple shots at the West on the opening day of an economic summit in South Africa, using a prerecorded speech that was aired on giant screens Tuesday to rail at what he called &ldquo;illegitimate sanctions&rdquo; on his country and threaten to cut off Ukraine&rsquo;s grain exports permanently.
Putin, the subject of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant related to the war in Ukraine, did not travel to Johannesburg for the summit of the BRICS group of emerging economies. Instead, he plans to participate remotely in the three-day meeting of the bloc that encompasses Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
His 17-minute speech recorded in advance centered on the war in Ukraine and Russia&rsquo;s relationship with the West &mdash; even though South African officials had said East-West frictions should not dominate the first in-person BRICS summit since before the COVID-19 pandemic and hoped to guide the conversation away from the deteriorating geopolitical climate.
(AP)

Modi and Xi Jinping were seen posing for a group photograph at the BRICS summit

Watch: Modi, Xi Jinping share frame as BRICS leaders pose for photo

Modi and Xi Jinping were seen posing for a group photograph at the BRICS summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President XI Jinping shared a frame as leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa posed for a photograph at the BRICS summit in Johannesburg.&nbsp;
The photograph was taken before the open plenary session. While South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stood in the centre, Modi and Xi Jinping stood on his either sides.&nbsp;
At the two ends were Brazilian President Luiz In&aacute;cio Lula da Silva and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Russian President Vladimir Putin is attending the summit virtually.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Modi's gesture of picking up the Indian tricolour from the floor at BRICS summit is going viral

Watch: PM Modi picks up tricolour from floor at BRICS summit, video goes viral 

Prime Minister Modi's gesture of picking up the Indian tricolour from the floor at BRICS summit is going viral

A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi picking up an Indian flag lying on the stage floor at the BRICS summit in Johannesburg has gone viral.&nbsp;
The national flags of all the BRICS countries were kept on the stage floor to mark the standing positions for their leaders. However, when Modi approached the stage, he picked up the India tricolour and put it in his pocket.&nbsp;
The video shows South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following suit and picking up his country's flag. He handed the flag over to an official and when the official turned to Modi to take the flag, the prime minister gestured that he would keep it.&nbsp;

The BRICS summit 2023 is being conducted from August 22-24 and it will comprise 2 sessions. Know all about BRICS Summit 2023 dates, venue, host country, member countries, etc.

BRICS Summit 2023: Dates, Venue, Host, Member Countries and All you need to know

The main BRICS summit will be held on August 23 and it will comprise two sessions

BRICS summit 2023: all you need to know

<h2>The main BRICS summit 2023 will be held on August 23 and it will comprise two sessions</h2>

The BRICS summit 2023 is being held in Johannesburg from August 22 to 24 and it will be the first in-person meeting of the bloc since 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.&nbsp;
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the summit and all eyes are on a possible interaction between him and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of meet.&nbsp;
The Indian government has not clearly stated if the two leaders will hold a meeting in South Africa.&nbsp;
Asked at a media briefing whether Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra only said that the schedule of the prime minister's bilateral meetings is being finalised.
"We have a positive intent and an open mind when it comes to BRICS expansion," Kwatra said.
BRICS member countries are Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Russian president Vladimir Putin, however, won't be attending the summit reportedly due to an arrest warrant issued against him by International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. He will be represented in Johannesburg by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the BRICS Summit in South Africa, setting the stage for a possible bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Why BRICS 2023 Summit is important for India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the BRICS Summit in South Africa, setting the stage for a possible bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the BRICS Summit as New Delhi&rsquo;s relations with Beijing remain strained. Chinese President Xi Jinping will also be at the diplomatic event in South Africa, leading to speculations about a <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/brics-summit-modi-xi-to-hold-bilateral-talks-in-johannesburg-1692630370205https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/brics-summit-modi-xi-to-hold-bilateral-talks-in-johannesburg-1692630370205https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/brics-summit-modi-xi-to-hold-bilateral-talks-in-johannesburg-1692630370205https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/brics-summit-modi-xi-to-hold-bilateral-talks-in-johannesburg-1692630370205https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/brics-summit-modi-xi-to-hold-bilateral-talks-in-johannesburg-1692630370205https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/brics-summit-modi-xi-to-hold-bilateral-talks-in-johannesburg-1692630370205https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/brics-summit-modi-xi-to-hold-bilateral-talks-in-johannesburg-1692630370205https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/brics-summit-modi-xi-to-hold-bilateral-talks-in-johannesburg-1692630370205https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/brics-summit-modi-xi-to-hold-bilateral-talks-in-johannesburg-1692630370205https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/brics-summit-modi-xi-to-hold-bilateral-talks-in-johannesburg-1692630370205https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/brics-summit-modi-xi-to-hold-bilateral-talks-in-johannesburg-1692630370205https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/brics-summit-modi-xi-to-hold-bilateral-talks-in-johannesburg-1692630370205https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/brics-summit-modi-xi-to-hold-bilateral-talks-in-johannesburg-1692630370205https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/brics-summit-modi-xi-to-hold-bilateral-talks-in-johannesburg-1692630370205">bilateral meeting </a>between the two leaders.
While Modi and Xi have met twice since the 2020 border standoff and the COVID-19 pandemic, they will now be part of a smaller grouping. Leaders of South Africa and Brazil will also be there, while Russian President Vladimir Putin will be joining virtually.
The opportunity to resolve border disputes with China comes as India prepares to host the G20 Summit in September, which will likely be attended by all BRICS members.
India could also discuss crucial topics like the war in Ukraine, Indo-Pacific security and climate change.
India and China held the 19th round of Corps Commander-level talks on August 13 and 14 with a focus on resolving pending issues at the standoff areas of Depsang and Demchok.
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A joint statement described the talks as "positive, constructive and in-depth" and that both sides agreed to resolve the remaining issues in an expeditious manner.
(With PTI inputs)

Ahead of Modi-Xi meet at BRICS summit; India, China hold Major General-level talks on LAC issues

The latest round of talks is the second within a week and comes ahead of a possible meeting between PM Modi and Xi Jinping at the BRICS summit in South Africa on August 22-24.&nbsp;

Days after the Indian Army and the Chinese People&rsquo;s Liberation Army held the 19th round of military dialogue, the two sides held major-general level talks to discuss outstanding problems along the Line of Actual Control on August 18, Hindustan Times reported quoting officials.
The talks led by different major generals and their PLA counterparts, were reportedly held at separate locations in eastern Ladakh.
These talks come ahead of PM Modi and Xi Jinping's possible meeting on the sidelines of the upcoming BRICS summit this week.
Last week's military dialogue had concluded without any significant outcome.
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Earlier, Brazil's incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had said that Bolsonaro encouraged the uprising.

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Earlier, Brazil's incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had said that Bolsonaro encouraged the uprising.

Following violence and rioting in Brazil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern at the situation.
PM Modi on 9 January 2023 said that "news of rioting and vandalism against state institutions" was deeply concerning. He added that "democratic traditions must be respected by everyone", and extended "full support" to Brazilian authorities.
The Brazilian presidential palace, Supreme Court, and Congress buildings were attacked by alleged supporters of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro on 8 January 2023 over his election defeat.
Bolsonaro said allegations that he incited the violence were "baseless". He also condemned the "pillaging and invasion" of public buildings. Bolsonaro is currently in USA's Florida.
Earlier, Brazil's incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had said that Bolsonaro encouraged the uprising.
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The focus of the virtual 13th BRICS Summit remained on Afghanistan.
At the Summit chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leaders of the five-nation group called for settling the situation in Afghanistan through peaceful means.
The "New Delhi Declaration" adopted at the end of the summit stressed on the need to "address the humanitarian situation and to uphold human rights, including those of women, children and minorities".
The declaration at the summit said the leaders also sought an "inclusive intra-Afghan dialogue so as to ensure stability, civil peace, law and order".
The leaders reiterated their &lsquo;priority of fighting terrorism, including preventing attempts by terrorist organisations to use Afghan territory as terrorist sanctuary and to carry out attacks against other countries&rsquo;.
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke about the possible threats an unstable Afghanistan might pose to neighbouring countries as he held US and its allies' withdrawal from Afghanistan responsible for the new crisis
The declaration mentioned the member nations were &lsquo;committed to combating terrorism including cross-border movement of terrorists, and terrorism financing networks and safe havens&rsquo;.

BRICS Summit: Leaders call for settling Afghan situation by peaceful means

At the BRICS Summit chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leaders of the five-nation group called for settling the situation in Afghanistan through peaceful means

The focus of the virtual 13th BRICS Summit remained on Afghanistan.&nbsp;The "New Delhi Declaration" adopted at the end of the summit stressed on the need to 'address the humanitarian situation' in the Taliban led country

The focus of the virtual 13th BRICS Summit remained on Afghanistan.
At the Summit chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leaders of the five-nation group called for settling the situation in Afghanistan through peaceful means.
The "New Delhi Declaration" adopted at the end of the summit stressed on the need to "address the humanitarian situation and to uphold human rights, including those of women, children and minorities".
The declaration at the summit said the leaders also sought an "inclusive intra-Afghan dialogue so as to ensure stability, civil peace, law and order".
The leaders reiterated their &lsquo;priority of fighting terrorism, including preventing attempts by terrorist organisations to use Afghan territory as terrorist sanctuary and to carry out attacks against other countries&rsquo;.
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke about the possible threats an unstable Afghanistan might pose to neighbouring countries as he held US and its allies' withdrawal from Afghanistan responsible for the new crisis
The declaration mentioned the member nations were &lsquo;committed to combating terrorism including cross-border movement of terrorists, and terrorism financing networks and safe havens&rsquo;.

While chairing the 13th&nbsp;BRICS summit on Thursday amid the Afghanistan crisis, PM&nbsp;Modi&nbsp;said the five member group&nbsp;has adopted a counter-terrorism action plan.
In his opening remarks at the virtual summit, PM Modi expressed gratitude to all BRICS members for their &lsquo;full cooperation&rsquo; to India during its chairship.
PM Modi upheld the &lsquo;many achievements&rsquo; of BRICS in the last one and a half decades and said the members have become an influential voice for the emerging economies of the world. He further added that the platform has also been useful for focusing on the priorities of developing countries.
Talking about the theme India has chosen for its presidency, PM Modi said it reflects the objective to ensure that BRICS is more productive in next 15 years.
The virtual meeting was also attended by Brazil President Jair Bolsanaro, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping were among those who attended.

BRICS has adopted a counter-terrorism action plan, PM Modi at the group summit

In his opening remarks at the virtual BRICS summit, PM Modi expressed gratitude to all members for their &lsquo;full cooperation&rsquo; to India during its chairship.

While chairing the 13th&nbsp;BRICS summit on Thursday amid the Afghanistan crisis, PM&nbsp;Modi&nbsp;said the five member group&nbsp;has adopted a counter-terrorism action plan.

PM&nbsp;Modi, while chairing the 13th&nbsp;BRICS summit on Thursday amid the Afghanistan crisis, said the five member group&nbsp;has adopted a counter-terrorism action plan.
In his opening remarks at the virtual summit, PM Modi expressed gratitude to all BRICS members for their &lsquo;full cooperation&rsquo; to India during its chairship.
PM Modi upheld the &lsquo;many achievements&rsquo; of BRICS in the last one and a half decades and said the members have become an influential voice for the emerging economies of the world. He further added that the platform has also been useful for focusing on the priorities of developing countries.
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Talking about the theme India has chosen for its presidency, PM Modi said it reflects the objective to ensure that BRICS is more productive in next 15 years.
The virtual meeting was also attended by Brazil President Jair Bolsanaro, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping were among those who attended.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will come face-to-face at the virtual BRICS Summit that kicks off on Thursday. 
This will be the second time that both leaders have come together on a multilateral forum, ever since the border stand-off began at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in April and May 2020. They last met virtually in November 2020.
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will also be attending the summit. 
The theme of the summit will be &lsquo;Intra-BRICS cooperation for continuity, consolidation and consensus&rsquo; and will also be attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro and President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa.
The summit is being held at a time when Afghanistan is facing a humanitarian crisis. Focus of the BRICS Summit, apart from Covid cooperation, will be the new Taliban caretaker government in Afghanistan, and routing development aid to the war ravaged country.
Russia and China are expected to insist that the BRICS Bank extend aid to the war-torn country. However, India, Brazil and South Africa may not agree to this.

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For the second time in 10 months Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will come face-to-face at the virtual BRICS Summit that kicks off on Thursday

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PM Modi&nbsp;&amp; China's Xi Jinping&nbsp;to meet again at the virtual BRICS&nbsp;Summit
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Russia, China likely to push for aid to Afghanistan; India, Brazil, SA may not agree
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Focus of the BRICS Summit, apart from Covid cooperation, will be the new Taliban caretaker government in Afghanistan, and routing development aid to the war ravaged country

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will come face-to-face at the virtual BRICS Summit that kicks off on Thursday.
This will be the second time that both leaders have come together on a multilateral forum, ever since the border stand-off began at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in April and May 2020. They last met virtually in November 2020.
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will also be attending the summit.
The theme of the summit will be &lsquo;Intra-BRICS cooperation for continuity, consolidation and consensus&rsquo; and will also be attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro and President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa.
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The summit is being held at a time when Afghanistan is facing a humanitarian crisis. Focus of the BRICS Summit, apart from Covid cooperation, will be the new Taliban caretaker government in Afghanistan, and routing development aid to the war ravaged country.
Russia and China are expected to insist that the BRICS Bank extend aid to the war-torn country. However, India, Brazil and South Africa may not agree to this.

In a major move, influential five-nation grouping BRICS on Tuesday supported a proposal by India and South Africa to temporarily waive patents on Covid-19 vaccines. India is currently the chair of the grouping that also includes Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa. The group on Tuesday described Covid-19 as the most serious global challenges in recent history.The BRICS foreign ministers meet on Tuesday underlined the urgency for expeditious development and deployment of Covid-19 vaccines, especially in developing countries. The group also called for further close cooperation among various stakeholders for a diversified vaccine portfolio.The US and several other countries have also supported the proposal to waive patents on Covid vaccines.

BRICS calls for patent waiver on Covid-19 vaccines

In a major move, influential five-nation grouping BRICS on Tuesday supported a proposal by India and South Africa to temporarily waive patents on Covid-19 vaccines.

BRICS calls for patent waiver on Covid vaccines

In a major move, influential five-nation grouping BRICS on Tuesday supported a proposal by India and South Africa to temporarily waive patents on Covid-19 vaccines. India is currently the chair of the grouping that also includes Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa. The group on Tuesday described Covid-19 as the most serious global challenges in recent history. The BRICS foreign ministers meet on Tuesday underlined the urgency for expeditious development and deployment of Covid-19 vaccines, especially in developing countries. The group also called for further close cooperation among various stakeholders for a diversified vaccine portfolio. The US and several other countries have also supported the proposal to waive patents on Covid vaccines.

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