Members of Parliament welcome Foreign delegations for BRICS parliamentary forum

Delegations from Uganda, Cuba, Brazil, and Russia arrived at the Parliament complex. Russia and Brazil are full member countries in the BRICS forum, whereas Uganda and Cuba were made partner countries in 2025.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also arrived at the Parliament to attend the meeting.

Welcoming the delegations, Member of Parliament Rajeev and Naresh Bansal welcomed the dignitaries.

In total, it represents nearly half of the global population, accounts for 40% of the world's GDP, and contributes approximately 24% to global trade. It is a highly significant forum. India currently holds the presidency, and under the guidance of Prime Minister Modi, this forum serves as a vital platform for addressing global challengesparticularly those faced by developing nations, said RS MP Naresh Bansal.

MP Rajeev Rai also said that one hopes to keep the overbearing influence of the United States in check, as the country stands united in regards to foreign policy and national interest.

First and foremost, we welcome the visiting representatives to India. It is our hope that a voice will emerge from hereone that might help keep the overbearing influence of the United States in check. On matters of foreign policyspecifically regarding peace and developmentthe country has always stood united; there is no room here for petty politics or barbs, Rajeev Rai said.

Parliamentary delegations representing 11 member countries and 10 partner nations of BRICS arrived in the national capital to participate in the two-day 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, hosted by the Parliament of India at the Parliament House complex.

The inaugural ceremony of the forum commenced at 10:00 AM today, with Lok Sabha Speaker and Chairman of the Forum, Om Birla, delivering the inaugural address. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also meet with the visiting Speakers and Heads of Delegations of BRICS member and partner countries later today. (ANI)