https://www.cnbctv18.com/world/south-africa-led-initiative-not-institutionalised-activity-mea-clarifies-why-india-skipped-brics-naval-exercise-ws-l-19822941.htm
‘South Africa-led initiative, not institutionalised activity’: MEA clarifies why India skipped...
Jan 17, 2026 - Ministry of External Affairs clarifies India did not join the BRICS Naval Exercise in Cape Town, citing it as a South Africa-led initiative, not BRICS-wide.
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https://www.livemint.com/news/india/why-india-skipped-the-brics-naval-exercise-held-near-south-africas-coast-mea-clarifies-not-a-regular-11768639233673.html
Why India skipped the BRICS Naval Exercise held near South Africa's coast? MEA clarifies...
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