The BRICS Leaders’ Declaration, adopted at the summit in the Brazilian city on Sunday (July 6, 2025), reflected India’s key concerns, especially on cross-border terrorism and global governance reforms..
Noting that the Global South has often faced “double standards”, the Prime Minister called for a greater role for the developing world in international decision-making, speaking at the BRICS session on “Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez on Sunday (July 6, 2025) discussed ways to bolster bilateral ties across key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, traditional medicine and digital public infrastructure during a meeting on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit.
According to an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), both leaders also exchanged views on enhancing cooperation in areas including Ayurveda, Unified Payment Interface (UPI), disaster management, and capacity building.
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