Preceding the BRICS summit, Modi is likely to raise the issue of terrorism with Putin and other leaders tomorrow when a series of bilateral meetings are slated at the seaside venue.
Addressing a press conference today, India’s envoy to Russia Pankaj Saran, replying to a question on Russia’s recent military exercise with Pakistan, said India expected Moscow to reflect on its concerns.
As the top leaders of the grouping meet within weeks of Uri attack by Pakistan-based terrorists, India will be forceful in its demand at BRICS Summit as also the BIMSTEC outreach meet being held the same day, for intensified efforts to tackle terrorism, including action against countries providing safe havens to terrorists and arming them.
“Representing nearly two thirds of humanity together, we hope to tap the potential for cooperation and the dividends this will bring,” Modi said on the first-ever BRICS-BIMSTEC Outreach Summit.
India has made strong references both at UNGA as well as G-20 regarding Pakistan’s continued support to cross-border terrorism.
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