India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a meeting at The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris France July 14, 2023.
JULIEN DE ROSA/Pool via REUTERS/File PhotoNEW DELHI, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to be a virtual participant at a summit of BRICS nations in South Africa later this month rather than attend in person, sources in New Delhi told Reuters.
China and Russia are keen to discuss expansion of BRICS at the summit, while India has reservations about that idea.
The SCO summit was held days after Modi returned from a state visit to Washington where President Joe Biden rolled out the red carpet for him.
India holds the presidency of the G20 grouping and will host a summit of its leaders in early September.
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