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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that G20 should collectively oppose funding and safe haven for terrorism and its sponsors. Speaking in the BRICS meeting on the sidelines of G20 summit at Hamburg, Mr. Modi said that it was necessary to work together for sustained global economic recovery.

He advocated collective voice against the practices of protectionism, especially in the spheres of trade and movement of knowledge and professionals. He reiterated India’s commitment to implementing Paris Agreement in letter and spirit. He described the Paris climate Agreement as globally essential to fight climate change.

Mr. Modi also called for expeditious action to establish BRICS rating agency and stated that cooperation on development of Africa should be a priority.

The BRICS meeting was organised in run up to the forthcoming 9th BRICS Summit in September in Xiamen, China. Concluding the meeting immediately after PM’s remarks, Chinese President Xi Jinping appreciated India’s strong resolve against terrorism He also appreciated India’s success in economic and social development and wished India even bigger success.