12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum Kicks Off in New Delhi
The forum emphasizes people-centric development and global cooperation.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stresses the importance of parliamentary engagement.
Prime Minister Modi engages with MPs from BRICS nations on various issues.
Discussions focus on the role of parliaments in technology and institutional resilience.
The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum commenced today in New Delhi, with a strong emphasis on fostering people-centric development and global peace. In his opening remarks, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged the parliaments of BRICS member and partner nations to unite in their commitment to sustainability and international collaboration.
Highlighting the transformative power of parliamentary dialogue, Birla pointed out the necessity of leveraging the collective wisdom of nations to tackle shared challenges. He noted that the world is currently facing significant uncertainties, including regional conflicts, economic instability, and climate change, which require a collective response. Birla emphasized that in these turbulent times, dialogue and diplomacy are essential for fostering cooperation and understanding among nations.
During the forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with parliamentarians from BRICS countries, exchanging views on a variety of pressing issues. Birla also led discussions in the First Plenary Session, which centered on the critical role of parliaments in enhancing institutional resilience and democratic governance. This session provided a platform for representatives from BRICS nations to share insights on strengthening parliamentary cooperation.
In the Second Plenary Session, which focused on the role of parliaments in promoting human-centric innovation in technology, Birla discussed the importance of ensuring that advancements in artificial intelligence and digital technologies benefit humanity. He highlighted that parliaments must play a pivotal role in guiding technological progress to ensure it aligns with public welfare and inclusive growth.
On the sidelines of the forum, Speaker Birla conducted bilateral meetings with several key figures, including Saqr Ghobash from the UAE, Zheng Jianbang from China, and Ahmed Naderi from Iran. These discussions aimed to strengthen ties and foster collaboration among the nations involved in the BRICS framework.
