The second day of BRICS today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today participated in the session on Environment, COP 30 and Global Health on the second day of BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In his intervention, Mr Modi said that for India, Climate Justice is no alternative but a Moral Duty. The Prime Minister pointed out that for some the environment is just statistics but for India it is part of its ethos imbibed since generations. The Prime Minister noted that the health of Earth and human beings are interlinked. He further went on to say that under the India Chairship, BRICS will be redefined to further South South cooperation, He reiterated India’s deep commitment to environmental action. He elaborates on the initiatives taken by India to take pro people and pro planet growth and development. He highlighted the initiatives of the International Solar Alliance, the coalition for disaster resilient infrastructure, biofuel alliance, big cat mission. Prime Minister also held bilateral meetings with Bolivian President Luis Arce Catacora and President of Uruguay Yamandú Orsion the sidelines of the Summit.
The leaders will also launch a BRICS partnership for the elimination of socially determined diseases.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, for a state visit also. It is only after a period of 57 years that an Indian Prime Minister is on state visit. Indian Ambassador to Brazil Dinesh Bhatia informed that four MoUs will be signed during the Prime Minister’s state visit on July 8. These will be on working together on counter terrorism, to mutually share confidential information, cooperate in Renewable energy and Agriculture research.