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  1. The entities involved are the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi, and the BRICS association, noting that the MEA is a government ministry of India and New Delhi is its capital.

MEA Debunks Health Rumors Surrounding BRICS Leaders After New Delhi Summit

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The Ministry of External Affairs stated that reports circulating online claiming multiple world leaders had fallen ill after the BRICS Summit in New Delhi were 'fake.' The MEA issued a warning against what it called 'malicious' social media posts. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed his illness on September 16, stating he had been advised by his medical team to rest and recover. This confirmation came after he returned from the summit.

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Why it matters

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The incident required the MEA to issue a public warning to manage the international narrative regarding the summit's international image. The rumors specifically concerned the health of leaders from major blocs, including the BRICS association.

The entities involved are the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi, and the BRICS association, noting that the MEA is a government ministry of India and New Delhi is its capital.

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Who's involved

  • Ministry of External AffairsGovernment ministry of India responsible for international diplomacy and foreign policy.
  • Cyril RamaphosaPresident of South Africa, whose health status was officially confirmed after the summit.
  • Xi JinpingChinese leader who was mentioned in unverified online rumors regarding his health.

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  1. Ramaphosa denied health rumors during the BRICS summit and returned from India.1 source
  2. MEA debunked reports regarding BRICS leaders attending the summit.1 source

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