Prime Minister Modi returns from Brazil

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned here Thursday night after taking part in the sixth BRICS summit in Brazil.

During his visit, the prime minster had bilateral meetings with leaders from Russia, China, Brazil, and South Africa. He also met leaders from South American countries.

It was Modi's first participation in a meeting of an international grouping as prime minister.

During his way back, Modi made a transit halt at Frankfurt and had telephonic talk with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.