RICS Summit 2023 and Membership Expansion:
The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) held their annual summit.Six new countries were announced to become full members from January 1: Argentina, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates.Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed the significance of this membership expansion.It is considered a historic development.The expansion marks a new starting point for BRICS cooperation.It is expected to enhance the force for world peace and development.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the new members and expressed India's support for BRICS expansion.The expansion is believed to strengthen BRICS as an organization
.BRICS Summit Discussions and India-China Border Dispute:During the summit, Indian Prime Minister Modi engaged with other BRICS leaders.A conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping took place.Prime Minister Modi highlighted India's concerns regarding unresolved issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the western sector of the India-China border areas.Peace and tranquility in the border areas and respecting the LAC were emphasized as essential for normalizing the India-China relationship.Both leaders agreed to direct relevant officials to intensify efforts for expeditious disengagement and de-escalation along the border.