The Parliament of India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on October 26 and 27 at Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi, bringing together parliamentary leaders from member and partner countries to strengthen international cooperation and advance people-centric development.
Key Takeaways
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The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum will take place at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on October 26 and 27.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Russian parliamentary leader Vyacheslav Volodin discussed parliamentary cooperation and joint efforts against terrorism.
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The forum will focus on strengthening parliaments to promote development that responds to people’s needs and aspirations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum and meet the visiting delegations.
India will host the programme on Monday (Oct 26) and Tuesday (Oct 27) at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan in the Parliament House complex. The event will bring together parliamentary leaders from BRICS member and partner countries to discuss stronger parliamentary cooperation and people-centric development.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the forum and meet the leaders of visiting delegations. The two-day programme will focus on the role of parliamentary institutions in advancing development that reflects people’s needs and aspirations.
India-Russia Talks Focus on Cooperation and Counterterrorism
Ahead of the forum, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held bilateral talks with a Russian parliamentary delegation led by Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.
The discussions covered parliamentary cooperation at international forums and joint efforts to combat terrorism. Both delegations stressed the importance of closer coordination to address shared global challenges.
According to an official statement, Birla welcomed Volodin and his delegation on behalf of the Indian Parliament and the country’s 1.4 billion people. He highlighted the longstanding friendship between India and Russia, describing it as a partnership built on mutual trust, respect and shared aspirations.
Birla also acknowledged Russia’s consistent support for India’s fight against terrorism. He called on the international community to demonstrate unity and determination in confronting the threat.
The Lok Sabha Speaker stressed that countries must work together to combat terrorism and promote global peace. His remarks underlined the importance of collective action and international cooperation in addressing security challenges.
India-Russia Partnership to Mark 80 Years in 2027
Birla also highlighted the historical ties between India and Russia. The two countries will complete 80 years of diplomatic relations in 2027.
He noted that the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership had grown stronger under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The upcoming anniversary will mark eight decades of diplomatic engagement between the two countries. Birla’s remarks highlighted the continuing importance of their relationship and the role of mutual trust in sustaining bilateral cooperation.
The meeting with the Russian delegation took place ahead of the BRICS Parliamentary Forum, which provides a platform for parliamentary leaders to exchange views and discuss areas of common interest.
Forum Marks New Chapter in India’s Parliamentary Diplomacy
Earlier, on Thursday, Birla addressed a press conference at Parliament House and described the forum as a new chapter in India’s parliamentary diplomacy.
He said the gathering would bring together presiding officers and parliamentary leaders from BRICS member and partner countries. Union Ministers, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, presiding officers of state legislatures, Members of Parliament and other dignitaries would also participate.
The broad representation is expected to provide a platform for discussions on parliamentary engagement and development priorities. The forum will also bring together representatives from different levels of India’s legislative institutions and partner countries.
Birla’s remarks highlighted the significance of the gathering as an opportunity to strengthen dialogue among parliamentary institutions.
People-Centric Development at the Heart of Deliberations
The central theme of the forum is “Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development”.
Birla said the discussions would examine how parliamentary institutions could promote development that reflects people’s needs and aspirations. The theme places public welfare and people’s priorities at the centre of the deliberations.
The forum will bring parliamentary leaders together to discuss the contribution of legislative institutions to development. Its focus on people-centric policies also highlights the importance of responsive governance and cooperation among countries.
Through the two-day gathering, India will provide a platform for parliamentary representatives from BRICS member and partner countries to exchange views on institutional cooperation and development priorities.
The event combines discussions on parliamentary diplomacy with broader concerns, including counterterrorism, international cooperation and development centred on citizens’ needs. (Edited by Enewstime Desk)
