PM Modi at 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan; leaders adopt Kazan Declaration
On 23 October 2024, in Kazan, Russia, PM Narendra Modi took part in the 16th BRICS Summit, where leaders welcomed 13 new BRICS partner countries and adopted the Kazan Declaration on 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security'.
Summary
On 23 October 2024, in Kazan, Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 16th BRICS Summit held under Russia's Chairship and addressed two sessions. The leaders welcomed 13 new BRICS partner countries, and at the end adopted the Kazan Declaration. The declaration says the leaders met in Kazan from 22 to 24 October 2024 under the theme 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security'. It endorses the Modalities of the BRICS Partner Country Category, agrees to discuss the feasibility of an independent cross-border settlement and depositary infrastructure, 'BRICS Clear', and welcomes India's candidacy to host COP 33 in 2028. The PM conveyed wishes to Brazil as it takes over the BRICS presidency.
Key facts
- Date
- 23 Oct 2024 (summit 22-24 Oct)
- Place
- Kazan, Russia
- Summit
- 16th (XVI) BRICS Summit
- Theme
- Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security
- Outcome document
- Kazan Declaration
- New partners
- 13 BRICS partner countries welcomed
- BRICS Clear
- Independent cross-border settlement and depositary infrastructure (feasibility)
- India
- Candidacy to host COP 33 in 2028 welcomed
- Next presidency
- Brazil
Practice MCQs 4 questions
What was the theme of the 16th BRICS Summit held in Kazan (22-24 October 2024), as stated in the Kazan Declaration?
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Correct answer: B — Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security
Kazan Declaration, para 1: the leaders met in Kazan from 22 to 24 October 2024 for the XVI BRICS Summit under the theme 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security'.
How many new BRICS partner countries did the leaders welcome at the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan (PIB, 23 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: D — 13
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: 'The leaders welcomed the 13 new BRICS partner countries.'
In the Kazan Declaration (23 October 2024), 'BRICS Clear' refers to:
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Correct answer: A — An independent cross-border settlement and depositary infrastructure
Kazan Declaration: leaders agree to discuss and study the feasibility of establishment of an independent cross-border settlement and depositary infrastructure, BRICS Clear.
The Kazan Declaration (23 October 2024) welcomed India's candidacy to host which event?
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Correct answer: C — COP 33 in 2028
Kazan Declaration: 'We support Brazil's leadership in hosting COP30 in 2025 and welcome India's candidacy to host COP 33 in 2028.'