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India hosts 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi
The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum commenced on October 26 in New Delhi, hosted by the Parliament of India at the Samvidhan Sadan. The two-day event brings together parliamentary leaders from 11 member countries and 10 partner nations to discuss strengthening parliamentary cooperation and promoting people-centric development.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is participating in the forum and scheduled to meet with various heads of delegations. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, serving as the forum's chairman, opened the proceedings by emphasizing the shared commitment to democratic values and the growing influence of BRICS on global affairs. The forum's agenda includes high-level sessions focused on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability.
On the sidelines, Speaker Om Birla held bilateral discussions with several leaders, including Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the Russian State Duma. The discussions between India and Russia focused on deepening their strategic partnership, enhancing cooperation between legislative chambers, and combating global terrorism. Additionally, a Cuban delegation participated in meetings to discuss parliamentary exchanges and health cooperation, while also addressing the impact of economic sanctions on Cuba.
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BRICS · Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi · India · Iran · Islamic Consultative Assembly · Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf · Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf · Narendra Modi · New Delhi · Om Birla · Parliament of India · Vyacheslav Volodin
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- [● 5 SOURCES] An official Iranian parliamentary delegation will participate in the forum. tadbirvaomid.ir · www.chn.ir · aftabnews.ir
- [● 5 SOURCES] Iran reaffirms its commitment to active participation in BRICS summits and meetings. tadbirvaomid.ir · www.chn.ir · aftabnews.ir
- [● 12 SOURCES] The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum will be held on October 26-27. tadbirvaomid.ir · www.chn.ir · www.indiandefensenews.in · www.mangalorean.com · pragativadi.com · +5 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The forum is being hosted by India in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. samacharnama.com · www.indiandefensenews.in · www.mangalorean.com · pragativadi.com · theshillongtimes.com · +6 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf will not attend the BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi. tadbirvaomid.ir · www.chn.ir · aftabnews.ir
- [● 7 SOURCES] Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held bilateral discussions with parliamentary leaders from Russia, Cuba, and others. tezzbuzz.com · pragativadi.com · www.prensa-latina.cu · madhyamamonline.com · munsifdaily.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the forum and meet with visiting delegation leaders. samacharnama.com · www.indiandefensenews.in · www.mangalorean.com · pragativadi.com · theshillongtimes.com · +4 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The forum's central theme is 'Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development'. samacharnama.com · www.indiandefensenews.in · www.mangalorean.com · pragativadi.com · madhyamamonline.com · +1 more