Ahead of his visit to Xiamen in China for the 9th BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday he is looking forward to productive discussions and positive outcomes.
“India had the privilege of hosting the previous Summit in Goa in October last year. I look forward to building upon the results and outcomes of the Goa Summit. I also look forward to productive discussions and positive outcomes that will support the agenda of a stronger BRICS partnership under the chairmanship of China,” Modi said in a series of Facebook posts from his account.
PM will be in China from September 3-5 followed by a state visit to Myanmar from September 5-7. “We will also interact with the BRICS Business Council represented by captains of industry from all five countries. In addition, I look forward to engaging with leaders of nine other countries, including BRICS partners, in an Emerging Markets and Developing Countries Dialogue, hosted by President Xi Jinping on 5 September. I will have the opportunity to meet leaders bilaterally on the sidelines of the Summit,” Modi added.
PM went on to add that India attaches high importance to the role of BRICS which has important contributions to make in addressing global challenges and upholding world peace and security.
About his visit to Myanmar, Modi said that the two sides will review developments in bilateral relations, especially the extensive programme of development cooperation and socio-economic assistance that India is undertaking in Myanmar, and explore new areas to work together. “We will also look at strengthening our existing cooperation on security and counter-terrorism, trade and investment, skill development, infrastructure and energy, and culture”, he added.
“I am confident that the visit will open a bright new chapter in India-Myanmar relations and will help in charting a roadmap for closer cooperation between our Governments, our business communities and at the people to people level,” Modi said.