Photos | Rakhi From Diaspora, Ceremonial Welcome: Modi’s 1st Day in South Africa

PM Narendra Modi landed in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Tuesday, 22 August, to attend the 15th BRICS Summit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Tuesday, 22 August, to attend the 15th BRICS Summit, which will see extensive participation from global leaders and the in-person nature of the summit.

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PM Modi was accorded an enthusiastic welcome upon his arrival in Johannesburg.

Members of the Indian community warmly received the Prime Minister of India.

Speaking at the BRICS Business Leaders Forum, PM Modi said, ""Today, India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world. Soon, India will be a 5 trillion dollar economy." 

PM Modi shared a special message for the South African's Indian community on social media platform.  'Gratitude to South Africa’s Indian community for the special welcome in Johannesburg.'

PM Modi landed in South Africa to take part in the BRICS Summit being held in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 22 August.

The BRICS grouping consists of the world economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also arrived in Johannesburg.

Prime Minister will also take part in the BRICS-Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue events.

The Indian PM was greeted by Deputy PM Paul Mashatile and subsequently, members of the Indian diaspora.

PM Narendra Modi landed in Johannesburg, South Africa on Tuesday, 22 August.

Addressing the gathering PM Modi said, "With the use of technology, we have taken a leap in financial inclusion...Today, UPI is being used by street vendors to those shopping malls."

"We are actively taking steps to make India a manufacturing hub in the areas of solar energy, wind energy, electric vehicles and green hydrogen," Modi added.

PM Modi, alongwith other BRICS leaders will deliberate on global developments and leveraging the BRICS platform to find solutions to global challenges.

PM Narendra Modi arrives at the Summer Place to participate in the BRICS Leaders Retreat. Warmly greeted by the host, President of South Africa.

PM Modi at the BRICS Leaders Retreat during the Summit in South Africa.

On his social media handle, PM Modi says, 'BRICS Business Forum gave me an opportunity to highlight India’s growth trajectory and the steps taken to boost ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and public service delivery. Also emphasised on India’s strides in digital payments, infrastructure creation, the world of StartUps and more.'