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Uruguay Foreign Minister Arrives in New Delhi for BRICS Summit
Uruguay’s foreign minister, Mario Lubetkin, arrived in New Delhi.
He will attend an important meeting called the BRICS Summit.
He is representing a group of Latin American and Caribbean countries called CELAC.
India is hosting the meeting because it is the BRICS chair in 2026.
The summit will take place on September 12 and 13.
Leaders will talk about working together on shared priorities.
They will also discuss important global and regional issues.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he hopes the talks will be useful and positive.
Uruguay Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin arrived in New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Summit.
Lubetkin is representing the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, or CELAC, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
India, as BRICS Chair in 2026, will host the summit at Bharat Mandapam on September 12-13.
Leaders will discuss stronger cooperation among BRICS members and global and regional issues of mutual importance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he expects positive and meaningful discussions focused on the welfare of the world.
- Who
- Uruguay Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin, representing the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, and leaders from BRICS members, partner countries and invitees.
- What
- Attendance at the 18th BRICS Summit and discussions on cooperation and global and regional issues.
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India.
- When
- Lubetkin arrived on Friday; the summit is scheduled for September 12-13, with India serving as BRICS Chair in 2026.
- Why
- To participate in discussions on strengthening intra-BRICS cooperation and matters of mutual importance.
Key facts
- Visitor
- Mario Lubetkin, Uruguay’s Foreign Minister
- Event
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Host
- India, as BRICS Chair in 2026
- Dates
- September 12-13
- Venue
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Representation
- Lubetkin is representing the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States
- Acronym discrepancy
- The report uses “CLEAC” once and “CELAC” elsewhere for the regional bloc
Quotes
Ministry of External Affairs
India’s government ministry responsible for external affairs
“Pleased to welcome Foreign Minister of Uruguay, Mr. Mario Lubetkin , as he represents the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. India and CELAC are partnering to boost trade, tech sharing, and strengthening partnerships across the Global South.”
thehansindia.com
“Over the next few days, leaders from around the world will gather for the BRICS Summit. I am confident that the Summit will see positive and meaningful discussions on various issues with the welfare of the world in mind,”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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