New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum at the Central Hallof Samvidhan Sadan in the Parliament complex on October 26 and 27, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to attend the gathering and meet the heads of visiting parliamentary delegations.
Announcing the programme at a press conference on Thursday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla described the forum as an important milestone in India's parliamentary diplomacy, providinga platform for BRICS member and partner countries to explore how legislatures can strengthen democratic institutions, promote inclusive development and address emerging global challenges.
Being held under India's presidency, the two-day meeting will bring together presiding officers a...