Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday that more than 30 countries have shown interest in joining the BRICS group during a meeting. He added that the group would discuss expansion, taking into account the need to maintain its efficiency.
Putin sees the BRICS summit, hosted by Russia, as a crucial step in shaping a “multipolar world order,” emphasizing Moscow’s desire to challenge Western dominance. Speaking to leaders from China, India, and others at the official opening of the summit, Putin stated, “The formation of a multipolar world order is currently underway. It is a dynamic and irreversible process.”
He praised the participating nations for demonstrating their responsibility for the global situation “through actions, not words.”
He continued, “All our countries advocate for equality, good neighborliness, and mutual respect, reaffirming the ideals of friendship and understanding for the prosperity and well-being of the world through concrete actions.”
As the host of this year’s BRICS summit, Putin proposed that the group focus on key global issues and explore avenues for cooperation among BRICS countries on the international stage, particularly in addressing regional conflicts.
Putin outlined three main areas for collaboration among BRICS nations: politics and security, economy and finance, and cultural and humanitarian communications. He also highlighted efforts to ensure a smooth integration of new member countries into the group.
BRICS Summit Highlights:
- The 16th BRICS Summit is being held from October 22-24 in Kazan, Russia.
- Attendees include Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Iranian President Masoud Bazeshkian, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
- Brazil and Saudi Arabia are represented by their Foreign Ministers, Mauro Vieira and Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, respectively.
