11th BRICS Summit opens in Brazil: Russia, India, China and S. Africa participate

Leers of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa on Thursday opened 11th BRICS Summit at iconic Itamaraty Palace where deliberations are expected to focus on key areas such as tre, investment and counter-terrorism.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Presidents of China, Russia and South Africa -- Xi Jinping, Vlimir Putin and Cyril Ramaphosa respectively at palace, hequarters of Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Ahe of summit, BRICS leers came toger for a joint picture."Our diversity is our strength. PM @narendramodi joins or BRICS leers for a picture-perfect moment," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said on Twitter.

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me of 11th BRICS Summit is 'Ecomic Growth for an Invative Future'. BRICS comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. leers will continue ir discussions on enhancing multilateral cooperation, Prime Minister Modi's office said in a tweet. According to officials, a BRICS MoU between Tre and Investment Promotion ncies will be signed and on conclusion of Summit, leers will issue a joint declaration.

Brazil is current chair of grouping which represents over 3.6 billion people, or half of world population and y have a combined minal GDP of USD 16.6 trillion.

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