Top leaders of 11 countries, including the heads of BRICS nations would take part in the eighth BRICS summit and retreat in Goa on October 15 and 16 to discuss bilateral ties and wide range of issues. “Besides Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS), Prime Minister Narendra Modi has especially invited the leaders from Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) countries – Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Thailand, who will be participating in the retreat that will follow the Summit on October 16.“Goa is a vibrant, cosmopolitan state that has always been welcoming visitors. Besides, some participating countries are linked to Goa, like Brazilians and Russians. With presence of 11 heads of states, Goa will be the cynosure of all eyes for three days hosting bilateral, E-BRICS and the BRICS outreach summit,” If recalled, in 1983, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was held in Goa, which showcased the state as a destination for conferences. “The international attention on Goa during the conference will boost tourism.The state of Goa, on India’s west coast, is hosting the 8th BRICS summit on October 15 and 16.About 1000 foreign delegates, comprising representatives from Russia, China, Brazil, South Africa and India will arrive for the two-day event. The runway in the civil enclave of the Indian Naval air station at Dabolim received direct flights of the foreign dignitaries, who included Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Jacob Zuma of South Africa and Brazil’s interim President Michel Temer.
Source-Dinkar Yadav, Blog Report-Praveen Nagdive