Jaipur, Sept. 11 -- Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Friday said hosting the BRICS Summit in New Delhi is a matter of pride for the country and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with strengthening India's foreign policy, international relations and global standing.

Speaking about the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit, Kumari said India's growing influence on the global stage reflected the country's transformation into a major global power.

"The fact that the BRICS Summit is taking place in Delhi is a matter of pride for all of us, as India has received this opportunity this time. I believe the Prime Minister has significantly strengthened our foreign relations, our foreign policy, and India's ties with world leaders," she sai...