With its packed agenda and new initiatives, Russia’s BRICS Chairmanship has set the stage for a memorable and impactful summit in Kazan. The event promises to strengthen ties among BRICS nations and drive cooperation in various areas, shaping the future of global collaboration.
As the countdown begins for the main event – the BRICS Summit in Kazan from October 22-24, 2024 – the Organizing Committee reviewed the achievements and discussed preparations for the summit. The committee is working tirelessly to ensure a successful and productive gathering of BRICS leaders.
Since the beginning of the year, Russia’s BRICS Chairmanship has hosted around 140 high-level events across 13 cities, both in Russia and internationally.
The highlights include the BRICS Parliamentary Forum; BRICS Inter-Party Forum; Meetings of BRICS Education Ministers, Sports Ministers, Heads of Prosecution Services, and Supreme Audit Institutions; BRICS Chief Justices Forum; BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting, according to the Russian Embassy in India.The first BRICS Heads of Geological Services gathering, and the debut BRICS Nuclear Medicine Forum.
On January 1, Russia was passed the baton of the BRICS chairmanship, an association which, according to the decision adopted by the 15th BRICS Summit in August 2022, now includes 10 countries.
Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates joined BRICS as new full members which is a strong indication of the growing authority of the association and its role in international affairs.
Notably, a few days ago, Russian Presidential Advisor Anton Kobyakov met with the Indian Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, and they discussed developing bilateral relations and cooperation on international platforms.
“Moscow and New Delhi cooperate on an equal footing in trade, energy, science, investment, tourism and environmental protection. Importantly, cooperation between the two countries within the framework of integration associations is also being strengthened. -TIN Bureau