In order to strengthen India-Russia business ties, Embassy of India in Moscow hosted India-Russia Business to Business Networking Dinner for Indian delegates of BRICS Business Forum. Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar met with over 80 industry leaders from India and Russia, exploring trade and investment potential and strategic partnerships. BRICS Business-to-Business engagement is conducted through BRICS Business Council and BRICS Women Business Alliance.

The BRICS Business Forum concluded in Moscow was attended by the business leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Iran, UAE, and Ethiopia. During the event, they shared their perspectives on economic growth. Addressing the forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin had asserted that the BRICS countries will generate most of the global economic growth in the coming years.

Our Correspondent reports that these meetings are build up to BRICS Summit to be held from Tuesday in the Russian city of Kazan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also attend the summit apart from the leaders of other member and invited countries.