FM Sitharaman holds bilateral talks with Russian, Chinese counterparts on BRICS sidelines

On the sidelines of the BRICS Finance Ministers meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Nirmala Sitharaman engaged in bilateral talks with counterparts from Russia, China, Indonesia, and Brazil. Discussions spanned cooperation in financial sectors, trade, and support following the Pahalgam terror attack. Sitharaman emphasized strengthening ties, amplifying the voice of developing economies, and India's support for Brazil's BRICS Chairship.