In a post on social media platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Modi said, “Had a fruitful conversation with Prime Minister Abi Ahmed Ali. Congratulations to Ethiopia for joining BRICS. We look forward to enhancing ties in areas such as trade, defense and people-to-people relations. Discussed. His office said the two leaders discussed ways to deepen bilateral ties between the two countries. Prime Minister Modi welcomed Ethiopia as a new member of the BRICS family.
Prime Minister Ali congratulated Prime Minister Modi on the success of the Chandrayaan mission and called it a moment of pride and inspiration for Ethiopia and the ‘Global South’. In another post, Bagchi said, “Discussions included ways to expand bilateral cooperation in areas such as parliamentary engagement, development partnership and capacity building, trade and investment, defence, ICT, agriculture, youth skills and people-to-people relations.” was discussed.
Prime Minister Modi also met Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi and the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations including trade and investment, energy, connectivity, terrorism and Afghanistan. Bagchi said, “Promoting India-Iran civilizational ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Iranian President Syed Ibrahim Raisi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg. The Prime Minister congratulated Iran for joining the BRICS family. President Raisi thanked the Prime Minister for India’s support in achieving this (membership). President Raisi also congratulated the Prime Minister for the success of the Chandrayaan mission.
The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations including in the areas of trade and investment, energy, connectivity and counter-terrorism. He said, “They agreed to accelerate infrastructure cooperation, including the Chabahar project. They also exchanged views on regional development including Afghanistan. BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) leaders on Thursday decided to accept Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as new members of the group.
Prime Minister Modi also met Senegalese President Macky Sall and discussed bilateral and regional issues. In a post on ‘X’, Modi said, “Interacted with President Mackey Sall in Johannesburg. India considers Senegal a valuable development partner. We discussed energy, infrastructure, defense and other sectors in our meeting. A spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs said that the two leaders” fruitful visit”, during which President Sal congratulated Prime Minister Modi for the success of the Chandrayaan mission and said it was an inspiration for the global south. Bagchi said, “He (Sal) appreciated. Prime Minister’s Leadership in Advocating Developing World Priorities.”
Modi arrived in South Africa on Tuesday on a three-day official visit. Meanwhile, he participated in the 15th BRICS Summit. He also held bilateral talks with the President of Mozambique, Philippe Nyusi. Bagchi said on ‘X’, “Interact with key partners in the Indian Ocean region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Mozambique President Philippe Nyusi during the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg. President Nyusi congratulated the Prime Minister for the success of the Chandrayaan mission. President Nyusi also appreciated India’s initiative for G20 permanent membership of AU.
Bagchi said the two leaders discussed ways to advance cooperation in various areas including parliamentary contacts, defence, counter-terrorism, energy, mining, health, trade and investment, capacity building, maritime cooperation and people-to-people relations. . On Wednesday, he held a bilateral meeting with South African President Ramaphosa, in which they reviewed progress in bilateral relations, exchanged views on regional and multilateral issues and agreed to work jointly to strengthen the voice of the Global South.