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BRICS Parliamentary Forum to convene in Delhi next week
The BRICS Parliamentary Forum is set to hold its meeting in Delhi on October 26-27, as India continues its engagement with the multilateral bloc. The gathering comes amid ongoing parliamentary proceedings in the country.
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India will host the BRICS Parliamentary Forum on October 26-27 in Delhi, reinforcing its role within the grouping of major emerging economies. The forum brings together legislators and parliamentary representatives from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to discuss shared interests and coordinate on legislative matters of mutual concern.
The meeting reflects India's active participation in BRICS initiatives as the country balances domestic legislative priorities with international engagement. Parliamentary forums under the BRICS framework have increasingly focused on economic cooperation, trade facilitation, and regional security matters affecting member nations.
Domestically, attention remains on parliamentary proceedings, with questions continuing to surround the timing of prorogation for the Monsoon Session. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has deflected queries on the subject, offering no clarity on the delayed prorogation or speculation regarding potential special sittings to address pending legislative business.
The parliamentary forum meeting underscores India's commitment to maintaining dialogue channels with fellow BRICS members even as New Delhi manages its own legislative calendar and pending parliamentary matters that require resolution.