
Despite differences, New Delhi and Beijing have come together on the BRICS platform, said PM Modi. (PTI)
Quick Take
Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed.
PM Modi said the world is more inter-connected and inter-dependent
He said India and China are trade partners despite differences
India boycotted China's Belt and Road Initiative last month
He shared the stage with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the leaders of Austria and Moldova.
PM Modi was responding to a question whether India's opposition to China's 'One Belt One Road' project reflects deep discord in their relationship. India had boycotted a high-profile conference recently hosted by China on the project, citing "sovereignty" issue since it passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
The prime minister noted that it is not the same bipolar world of before when nations were aligned either with the United States or the former Soviet Union.

PM Modi shared the stage with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the leaders of Austria and Moldova.
The 24-page St Petersburg Declaration, released on Thursday after his summit with Mr Putin, is a testament to India-Russia relation, PM Modi said. "And I know the world will minutely scrutinize every word for future direction of our relations."
On China, he said that despite differences, New Delhi and Beijing have come together on the BRICS platform to create two financial institutions, one headed by China where India is a partner and one BRICS Bank where the two regional superpowers are collaborators.
"The world is increasingly becoming inter-dependent. We believe in 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas' (Cooperation of all, development for all). This is not just for the domestic programmes but also for international cooperation. We want to carry everyone along for development," he said.
(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world