Hangzhou: Describing BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) as “an influential voice in international discourse”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said it was the grouping’s shared responsibility to shape the global agenda. Leading from the chair, Modi addressed the BRICS leaders meeting here, before the 8th annual summit in Goa from 15-16 October. “We, as BRICS, are an influential voice in international discourse. It is, therefore, our shared responsibility to shape the international agenda,” he said. “Our shared responsibility to shape international agenda in manner that helps developing nations achieve their objectives,” he added.

Source: Mint September 04, 2016 04:52 UTC