New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said that India’s democratic strength lies in dialogue, diversity of opinions and mutual respect, even amid agreement and disagreement.
He emphasised the growing role of BRICS in shaping global developments, strengthening parliamentary cooperation and addressing emerging international challenges.
Addressing the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi, the Lok Sabha Speaker said that BRICS countries represent nearly half of the world’s population, and the forum’s capacity to influence global developments and international agreements is growing rapidly.
“Deliberated on strengthening parliamentary exchanges, sharing legislative best practices and capacity-building, and stronger banking linkages between India and Belarus to facilitate trade and economic growth,” He said.
He stressed that the world today is facing many challenges, including regional conflicts, wars, economic instability, trade tensions, terrorism and climate change and said that dialogue, diplomacy and mutual cooperation have become more significant. Describing India as the Mother of Democracy, he highlighted that India’s democratic strength lies in dialogue, diversity of opinions and mutual respect, even amid agreement and disagreement.
The Lok Sabha Speaker called for building stronger parliamentary institutions to ensure legislative continuity, accountability and democratic oversight amid evolving global challenges. He underlined that the aspirations of BRICS countries must not remain confined to deliberations but must translate into concrete policies and practical cooperation. Further, Mr Birla added that Parliamentary understanding can play a special role in strengthening mutual trust, reducing international tensions and finding peaceful solutions to global challenges.
“India’s commitment to amplifying the voice of the Global South and advancing shared priorities through multilateral platforms, including BRICS was also highlighted. As India and Belarus approach the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027, I am confident that closer parliamentary engagement, stronger economic and financial ties, and greater coordination on global issues will give fresh momentum to our partnership,” he further said.
