PM reaches Berlin en route to BRICS summit

New Delhi/Berlin, July 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday reached Berlin on his way to Brazil to attend the five-nation BRICS summit.

"Reached Berlin en route to Brazil to attend BRICS summit," Modi tweeted.

The Sixth BRICS Summit, being held in Fortaleza and capital Brasilia July 15-16, is expected to see finalisation of the process of setting up of the long-discussed BRICS bank -- a major initiative of the grouping that together represents 18 percent of global trade.

Modi also tweeted his best wishes to the finalists of the FIFA World Cup - Argentina and Germany.

"Best wishes to Argentina & Germany for the FIFA World Cup Final. It is amazing how the tournament brought fans across the world together," he said in another tweet.