18th BRICS Summit: Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye Arrives in New Delhi

18th BRICS Summit: President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi arrived in New Delhi to represent the African Union at the 18th BRICS Summit. He was warmly received at the airport by Minister of State BJP Varma.

The visit highlights the growing engagement between India and the African Union and comes as leaders and representatives gather in New Delhi for the high-level BRICS summit.

India and the African Union are deeply engaged in advancing shared priorities of the Global South. President Ndayishimiye's participation provides another opportunity to strengthen dialogue and cooperation around these common priorities.

Burundi President Arrives in New Delhi

President Évariste Ndayishimiye arrived in New Delhi to participate in the 18th BRICS Summit as a representative of the African Union.

He was warmly received at the airport by MoS BJP Varma, marking the beginning of his visit to India for the summit.

His presence at the high-level gathering reflects the importance of African representation in discussions involving BRICS and the wider Global South.

President Ndayishimiye to Represent African Union

President Ndayishimiye is representing the African Union at the 18th BRICS Summit. His participation provides a platform for the African Union to engage in discussions with BRICS countries and other participating partners.

The visit also highlights the role of African countries and institutions in broader conversations on development, economic cooperation and the interests of the Global South.

India and African Union Strengthen Global South Engagement

India and the African Union share a strong interest in advancing priorities of the Global South. Their engagement focuses on strengthening cooperation and creating greater opportunities for developing countries to work together.

The participation of the African Union at the 18th BRICS Summit adds an important dimension to this engagement.

For India, closer cooperation with African institutions and countries remains an important part of its wider engagement with the Global South. The summit provides another opportunity to reinforce these connections.