Global Business Leaders Set to Attend Modi's BRICS Address
Prominent companies like Huawei and Alibaba will join PM Modi at the BRICS Business Forum, focusing on resilience and innovation.
Around 1,000 delegates from major global corporations will attend the BRICS meetings.
Key discussions will revolve around trade, investment, and sustainability.
The event precedes the 18th BRICS Summit scheduled for September 11-12.
A significant gathering of global business leaders is anticipated at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address during the BRICS Business Forum meeting this Friday. Notable attendees include representatives from major corporations such as Huawei Technologies, Alibaba Group, and Emirates Airline, among others. The event aims to foster discussions on resilience and innovation, with approximately 1,000 delegates expected to participate.
The BRICS meetings will focus on critical themes including Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability. The opening session will feature speeches from Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. These discussions are part of a broader agenda that encompasses various issues from agricultural security to advancements in the digital economy, culminating in a leaders' session where PM Modi is expected to speak.
A large delegation from China, including high-ranking officials from the China National Petroleum Corporation and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, will be present. Other notable international business leaders include the CEOs of Embraer, Naspers Ltd, and Russian Railways. This diverse representation underscores the significance of the BRICS forum in shaping global economic dialogues.
The implications of this meeting extend beyond the immediate discussions, as BRICS-plus nations—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and several others—account for roughly 26% of global trade. The forum is seen as a platform for these nations to advocate for the interests of the Global South, particularly in the context of current global economic challenges.
Looking ahead, the BRICS Summit on September 11-12 will follow a series of preparatory meetings, including a crucial gathering of finance ministers and central bank governors in Mumbai. These meetings aim to build consensus on key economic issues and reinforce the commitment to collective action among BRICS nations, particularly in creating resilient supply chains amid geopolitical tensions.
