New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov said that Russia is looking forward to welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Russia for the BRICS Summit while adding that the grouping has emerged as an influential platform for developing and emerging economies. Speaking on the upcoming summit, he said the motto of the Russian presidency and the forthcoming summit is "Strengthening Multilateralism for Equitable Global Development and Security". Also Read | Israel-Hamas War: At Least 33 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Airstrike on Jabalia Camp in Northern Gaza Strip.

"We look forward to welcoming Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi along with around 40 other prominent leaders to participate in regular and Outreach/BRICS Plus sessions. The motto of the Russian presidency and the forthcoming summit is 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Equitable Global Development and Security'," he said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin from October 22-23 to attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan.

Also Read | Bomb Threat on Vistara Plane: Delhi-London Flight UK17 Diverted to Frankfurt After Receiving Security Threat on Social Media. Alipov further said that BRICS provides a platform to promote democratization of the global governance and offers a diversified, inclusive and consensus-based cooperation. "BRICS is a multidimensional phenomenon.

It has become an influential platform for developing and emer.