Putin says BRICS to make 'important decisions' in Kazan
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Members will discuss how to further strengthen cooperation in the economic group, the Russian president said.
BRICS members are set to make decisions on a range of critical issues designed to enhance cooperation within the group, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Tuesday during the annual gathering in Kazan.
These comments were made during a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also attended the 16th BRICS Summit.
“In Kazan, we must make a whole series of important decisions aimed at further improving the activities of the association and strengthening multifaceted cooperation within its framework,” he remarked. Putin indicated that discussions would commence after dinner following the opening ceremony of the summit on Tuesday.
Leaders from various countries have gathered in Russia’s fifth-largest city for three days filled with intense discussions and high-level bilateral talks. The group aspires to present a new perspective on global multilateralism.
On the same day, Putin engaged in high-level discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Earlier, he met with Dilma Rousseff, the president of the BRICS New Development Bank.
BRICS was established in 2006 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with South Africa becoming part of the group in 2010. This year, four additional countries joined the organization, including Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia, although invited to join and active in BRICS events, has yet to complete the ratification process.
In previous statements, Putin noted that around 30 nations have expressed interest in collaborating with the group in various formats.
At the summit, BRICS is anticipated to announce new members and introduce a new ‘partner member’ status. Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov mentioned that 13 nations are currently pursuing partner status and that “consultations” among member delegations are ongoing, with the matter set to be reviewed by BRICS leaders.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov acknowledged that there are differing views on whether the group should expand its membership.
Navid Kalantari contributed to this report for TROIB News
BRICS members are set to make decisions on a range of critical issues designed to enhance cooperation within the group, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Tuesday during the annual gathering in Kazan.
These comments were made during a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also attended the 16th BRICS Summit.
“In Kazan, we must make a whole series of important decisions aimed at further improving the activities of the association and strengthening multifaceted cooperation within its framework,” he remarked. Putin indicated that discussions would commence after dinner following the opening ceremony of the summit on Tuesday.
Leaders from various countries have gathered in Russia’s fifth-largest city for three days filled with intense discussions and high-level bilateral talks. The group aspires to present a new perspective on global multilateralism.
On the same day, Putin engaged in high-level discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Earlier, he met with Dilma Rousseff, the president of the BRICS New Development Bank.
BRICS was established in 2006 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with South Africa becoming part of the group in 2010. This year, four additional countries joined the organization, including Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia, although invited to join and active in BRICS events, has yet to complete the ratification process.
In previous statements, Putin noted that around 30 nations have expressed interest in collaborating with the group in various formats.
At the summit, BRICS is anticipated to announce new members and introduce a new ‘partner member’ status. Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov mentioned that 13 nations are currently pursuing partner status and that “consultations” among member delegations are ongoing, with the matter set to be reviewed by BRICS leaders.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov acknowledged that there are differing views on whether the group should expand its membership.
Navid Kalantari contributed to this report for TROIB News
