We meet at a time of political turmoil, humanitarian crisis: PM ahead of BRIC summit
July 13, 2014  11:20
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left from Delhi for Brazil to attend the five-nation Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- BRICS -- summit slated to be held for two days, starting tomorrow.

The meeting is expected to finalise the setting up of a development bank and seek reforms of the United Nations and international financial organisations.

Following is the text of the Modi's departure statement, ahead of his visit to Brazil.

"I leave today for Brazil at the invitation of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff to attend the Sixth BRICS Summit being held in Fortaleza and Brasilia on 15-16 July 2014."

"India attaches high importance to the BRICS forum for promoting global economic growth, peace and stability. In the course of the past five summits and several ministerial and official processes, BRICS has made major strides in pursuit of these goals."

"The meeting in Brazil will usher in the second cycle of BRICS Summits. We meet at a time of political turmoil, conflict and humanitarian crisis in several parts of the world, and persisting weakness and risks in the global economy. Many emerging economies have experienced a slowdown, which has increased the challenge of pursuing inclusive and sustainable economic development."
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