Delegates Explore Delhi Beyond BRICS Summit

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World Desk

In Short: Delegates and their families from various countries ventured out to explore Delhi's cultural and commercial hubs, from Khan Market to Akshardham temple.

Some delegates from Brazil visited Khan Market yesterday, while today a few from Russia joined in, according to Sanjeev Mehra, president of the Khan Market Traders Association.

At Connaught Place, delegates, spouses, and family members enjoyed shopping and dining at popular establishments like bakeries, coffee shops, and restaurants such as Starbucks and Wenger’s, as reported by Atul Bhargava, president of the New Delhi Traders Association.

From the summit halls to temple premises, coffee shops, and markets, the delegates got a taste of Delhi beyond the formal BRICS schedule, according to reports.

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In the afternoon, Belarus Foreign Affairs Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov and his delegation stepped out for a visit to the Akshardham temple.
Moreover, the spouses and families of visiting leaders visited some of Delhi’s cultural attractions.

Sources

The Indian Expresslink