NEW DELHI: Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Harivansh on Wednesday emphasized on the need for carrying forward dialogue on the issues of shared interest of the BRICS countries.
Presenting India’s views on ‘Fostering an inclusive and just world through Inter-parliamentary Co-operation’ during the Fourth BRICS Forum Parliamentary meeting, Mr Harivansh called upon other nations to work together constructively in the wake of the 2030 Agenda, which provides a useful framework for sustainable development with general focus on major economic, social and environmental issues.
He especially remembered the year 2018 being the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the birth centenary of Nelson Mandela whose values of peace, tolerance and democracy continue to inspire and guide us till date.
The Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman also emphasized the urgent need to combat climate change by BRICS guided by the common but differentiated responsibilities.
He said that in Gandhi’s scheme of ‘Sarvodaya through Antyodaya’, the last man was the centre for development. ”This approach remains relevant even today,”he said. (AGENCIES)
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