BRICS foreign ministers, meeting in Nizhny Novgorod, have voiced their full support for Russia’s chairmanship of the group in 2024 under the theme “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security.”The two-day event, chaired by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, included representatives from both BRICS member states and partner countries. In a joint statement, the ministers reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering strategic cooperation across three key areas: politics and security, economy and finance, and cultural and humanitarian ties. They also reiterated their dedication to the BRICS spirit of mutual respect, equality, solidarity, openness, and inclusiveness. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasised the role BRICS countries can play in shaping a multipolar world and economic globalization. This meeting marked the first gathering of foreign ministers since the BRICS expansion in 2024, which saw Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia join the original members Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

Source: Daily News Egypt June 12, 2024 01:21 UTC