Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla met with various foreign delegations ahead of the two-day forum, discussing strengthening cooperation at global fora and combating terrorism. The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum will take place on October 26, 2026.
The Parliament of India is all set to host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on October 26, 2026. Prior to this event, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla held bilateral meetings with various foreign parliamentary delegations. One such meeting was with H.E. Mr. Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.
During the meeting, Indian and Russian Parliamentary Delegations underscored the need for strengthening cooperation at global fora and collective efforts to combat terrorism. Shri Birla extended a warm welcome to Mr. Volodin on behalf of the Parliament of India and 1.4 billion Indians, highlighting the special and time-tested friendship between India and Russia.
Shri Birla also reiterated India's BRICS Presidency in 2026 and emphasized the importance of a people-centric approach. He sought Russia's active participation in strengthening cooperation among BRICS Parliaments, and underscored the need for collective efforts to address contemporary global challenges such as climate change and terrorism.
In addition to the Russian delegation, Shri Birla also met with parliamentary delegations from Cuba, Egypt, and Belarus. The discussions focused on mutually enriching and productive topics.
On Monday, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will grace the event and meet the leaders of the visiting delegations.
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