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The InterContinental Johannesburg was a flurry of activity as India\u2019s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived for the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre earlier today.<\/p>\n
\u201cModi, Modi, Modi,\u201d could be heard as Indian diaspora members gathered at the entrance of the hotel to welcome him by waving Indian flags.<\/p>\n
Modi took a moment to wave and greet the excited members who had come to the hotel to catch a glimpse of him on his arrival.<\/p>\n
Scores of local and international media could be seen coming into the convention centre, and stationed at intersections surrounding the venue, where the world\u2019s leaders are expected to hold bilateral meetings on promoting peace, security, development, and co-operation.<\/p>\n
Billboards and placards bearing Modi\u2019s likeness could be seen on the road to the centre.<\/p>\n
Modi\u2019s visit is the third to South Africa, and also marks the 30th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between India and South Africa.<\/p>\n
He also received a ceremonial guard of honour when he touched down at the Waterkloof Air Force Base and was welcomed by Deputy President Paul Mashatile.<\/p>\n
Modi is expected to address the BRICS Business Forum later today, alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa, China\u2019s Xi Jinping, Brazil\u2019s Luiz In\u00e0cio Lula da Silva, and a pre-recorded video from Russia\u2019s Vladimir Putin.<\/p>\n
The largest gathering of heads of state and government from the Global South will attend the Summit, from August 22 to 24.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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