The transition to a more equitable world order is not easy.
As Day.Az reports on Thursday, the President of Russia said this Vladimir Putinspeaking at the first plenary session of the XVI BRICS summit in the BRICS plus format in Kazan.
“This time, the Russian presidency invited Russia’s closest neighbors, friendly countries with which we are united by a common history of life in a single state,” he said.
Putin noted that there are also heads of states here who are interested in establishing a closer partnership with BRICS, and even considering the possibility of membership in the association in the future, and of countries that currently head leading multilateral structures.
“That is, we have the states of Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America represented at the common table. According to the proposed agenda, we will consider the issues that most concern the world community. These include sustainable development, poverty eradication, adaptation to climate change, exchange of technology and knowledge, and the fight terrorism, cross-border crime. Naturally, we will pay special attention to issues of peaceful resolution of conflicts. Including, of course, we will seriously talk about the aggravated situation in the Middle East. It is extremely important for BRICS members to discuss all these topics with like-minded people from the countries of the Global South and East,” stated the President of the Russian Federation.
He added that all BRICS states share similar aspirations, values, and a vision of a new democratic world order that reflects all cultural and civilizational diversity.
“And we are convinced that such a world order should be based on the universal principles of respect for the legitimate interests and sovereign choice of countries and peoples, compliance with international law and the spirit of mutually beneficial, honest cooperation. The transition to a more just world order is not easy,” he said.