
Modi’s bilateral meetings on BRICS sidelines put defence, security cooperation in focus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate talks with the leaders of Kazakhstan, the Philippines, Uganda, Nigeria, South Africa and Burundi on the BRICS sidelines. The meetings addressed defence and security cooperation alongside trade, technology and broader strategic partnerships, reflecting India's effort to strengthen bilateral ties across multiple sectors and aim to deepen collaboration in these areas as part of a broader outreach.