Modi says 'We do not oppose anyone' at BRICS summit with Putin and Xi present.
Modi said, “We do not oppose anyone,” at a BRICS summit attended by Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.
Bloomberg, Al Jazeera, AP News and Hindustan Times
Key points
From Hindustan Times’s report- Modi briefly paused his BRICS address to look at Xi Jinping during Day 1.
- He asked, Is it okay, twice, to the translator accompanying Xi.
- It is unclear what caused Xi's discomfort; Xi later nodded and Modi continued.
- Modi and Xi held a bilateral meeting lasting over 50 minutes on the sidelines.
- BRICS proceedings on Day 2 highlighted resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
Why it matters. The statement outlined India’s public stance while the leaders of Russia and China were present.
What to watch. Watch for further statements from India and other BRICS members after the summit.
Coverage
Oldest first · UTC“PM Modi checks on Xi Jinping mid speech at BRICS Summit, asks, ‘Is it okay?’”
Key points from Hindustan Times
- Modi briefly paused his BRICS address to look at Xi Jinping during Day 1.
- He asked, Is it okay, twice, to the translator accompanying Xi.
- It is unclear what caused Xi's discomfort; Xi later nodded and Modi continued.
- Modi and Xi held a bilateral meeting lasting over 50 minutes on the sidelines.
- BRICS proceedings on Day 2 highlighted resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
Coverage
Oldest first · UTCSourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Bloomberg“Xi Takes Center Stage at Modi’s BRICS Summit as Iran War Deepens”
SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera“India’s Modi calls for empowerment of Global South at BRICS Summit”
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“‘We do not oppose anyone,’ Modi addresses BRICS summit as Putin and Xi attend - AP News”
SourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Hindustan Times“PM Modi checks on Xi Jinping mid speech at BRICS Summit, asks, ‘Is it okay?’”
Key points from Hindustan Times
- Modi briefly paused his BRICS address to look at Xi Jinping during Day 1.
- He asked, Is it okay, twice, to the translator accompanying Xi.
- It is unclear what caused Xi's discomfort; Xi later nodded and Modi continued.
- Modi and Xi held a bilateral meeting lasting over 50 minutes on the sidelines.
- BRICS proceedings on Day 2 highlighted resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
Why it’s in the Brief
Ranked 2nd of 10.
- Starting score
- 5.0
- Public-interest topic
- +1.0
- Public-interest terms in the text
- +1.25
- High-reliability sources
- +0.75
- Corroboration by independent outlets
- +2.4
- Score
- 10.4
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