The Prime Minister has an informal meeting with BRICS leaders on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Hamburg.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 7, 2017 urged leaders from the BRICS nations to show leadership in fighting terrorism and boosting global economy even as he asked the G20 nations to collectively crackdown on terror financing, safe havens, “support and sponsors” of terrorism.

At the informal meeting of the BRICS leaders on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Mr. Modi emphasised that it was necessary to work together for sustained global economic recovery.

He also referred to the reforms carried out by his government, including implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). “BRICS has been a strong voice and needs to show leadership on terrorism and global economy,” Mr. Modi said.

He emphasised that the G20 should collectively oppose terrorism financing, franchises, safe havens, support and sponsors.

Besides, he advocated a collective voice against the practice of protectionism, especially in the spheres of trade and movement of knowledge and professionals. The BRICS bloc comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

The BRICS leaders’ meet also come amidst a standoff between the Armies of India and China in the Sikkim section. At the meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping appreciated India’s strong resolve against terrorism and success on economic growth, the Ministry of External Affairs said.

Earlier in the day, Mr. Modi arrived in Hamburg, after wrapping up his historic three-day visit to Israel. The theme of the 2017 G20 summit is ‘Shaping an Inter-connected World’.

The G20, founded in 1999, comprises a mix of the world’s largest and emerging economies, representing about two-thirds of the world’s population, 85% of global gross domestic product and over 75 % of global trade.

The members are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the UK, the US, and the European Union.