LIVE UPDATES: Belarus Becomes BRICS Partner State - Lukashenko
LIVE UPDATES: Belarus Becomes BRICS Partner State - Lukashenko
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The BRICS summit is being held in Russia's Kazan with the participation of heads of states, as well as representatives of several international organizations.
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The BRICS Summit is taking place in the Russian city of Kazan from October 22 to 24.
Russia’s city of Kazan is hosting a three-day summit of BRICS emerging economies. The event is focused on strengthening multilateralism, integrating new members of the bloc, and addressing regional challenges. On Wednesday, BRICS leaders issued a joint declaration.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to hold talks with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, and Bolivian President Luis Arce Catacora.
BRICS is an intergovernmental association created in 2006, and Russia assumed the rotating presidency of the bloc on January 1, 2024. The year began with the accession of new members to the association.
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00:10 GMT 25.10.2024
Republika Srpska Would Like to Participate in BRICS – Dodik
Milorad Dodik, the President of Republika Srpska (RS BiH), expressed interest in having Republika Srpska participate in BRICS in some capacity, and is determined to raise this issue at the level of the entire Bosnia and Herzegovina.
"We also would like to be involved in some form, as Republika Srpska, in this organization. Of course, there are certain opportunities to pursue this within Bosnia and Herzegovina. We will make efforts, although it doesn’t solely depend on us, but we will try to gain support at the level of the entire Bosnia and Herzegovina," Dodik said during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan.
00:08 GMT 25.10.2024
Putin on Russia’s cooperation with Republika Srpska: Built on mutual respect and practicality
Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the strong and respectful cooperation between Russia and Republika Srpska during his meeting with President Milorad Dodik at the BRICS summit in Kazan.
"It is important that our cooperation with Republika Srpska is practical in nature and is developing in the spirit of mutual respect, as it should be between fraternal nations," Putin stated.
The Russian president also emphasized the growing political ties between Moscow and Banja Luka, noting that political contacts are constantly expanding. "Our colleagues from both sides are in constant communication, working on political cooperation," he added.
Putin acknowledged the challenges faced by the citizens of Republika Srpska, expressing confidence in their resilience.
"We know the difficulties you face, but with your character and commitment to defending national interests, all obstacles will be overcome," the Russian president emphasized.
00:07 GMT 25.10.2024
‘This Is Complete Nonsense’ – Putin Dismisses Accusations of Russian Involvement in Western Unrest
Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly dismissed accusations that Russia is behind recent unrest in Western capitals. During talks with Milorad Dodik, the leader of Republika Srpska, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Putin called such claims "complete nonsense."
"Today, at a press conference, a question was asked about whether we are behind the unrest in some Western capitals. This is complete nonsense... We do not have such tools," Putin emphasized.
The president stressed that Russia, as part of BRICS, seeks no confrontation and is focused on its own path of development.
"We are not fighting with anyone, we don't want any confrontation. We are simply going our own way, creating new mechanisms of cooperation based on equality and mutual respect. This is how we will continue to work," he stated. Putin also suggested that these accusations are part of the West's efforts to avoid accountability for its own mistakes.
"This is all to push their own agenda and evade responsibility for the fundamental mistakes the West has made in its dealings with other countries, all in pursuit of domination at any cost," the Russian president added.
00:05 GMT 25.10.2024
Key Highlights From the Meeting Between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on the Sidelines of the BRICS Summit
🔸 Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that Russia remains one of Vietnam’s most important strategic partners, stating: "For Vietnam, Russia is always one of the paramount comprehensive strategic partners, ... and our feelings will never change."
🔸 Intensive Political Dialogue: President Putin noted that the political dialogue between Russia and Vietnam is both intense and meaningful. He mentioned that next year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations and highlighted Vietnam’s growing engagement with BRICS.
🔸 Trade between Russia and Vietnam has increased by 25% in the first eight months of 2024.
🔸 PM Pham Minh Chinh expressed Vietnam’s deep gratitude for Russia’s support during the country's fight for independence and its ongoing development.
00:04 GMT 25.10.2024
Putin Holds Meeting With UN Secretary-General Guterres in Kazan
A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and UN Secretary-General António Guterres has kicked off in Kazan on the sidelines of the BRICS summit.
Guterres has come to Russia for the first time since 2022. As his office reported on the eve of his visit to the forum in Kazan, the UN Secretary-General plans to reiterate his position on the settlement of the Ukraine crisis based on the UN Charter during his meeting with Putin. In addition, Guterres intends to continue efforts to restore safe navigation in the Black Sea.
Another topic of discussion will be UN reform. Putin has already addressed this issue during the Outreach/BRICS+ format meeting. The Russian President noted that reforming the UN's development institutions and global financial structures is long overdue. Putin emphasized that the UN remains the only universal international organization today.
October 24 marks UN Day, commemorating the anniversary of the organization's charter coming into force in 1945. Putin called it symbolic that the BRICS summit was held on this day.
🗣Putin: Russia never doubted the North Korean commitments and engagement with the Treaty on Strategic Partnership
"As for our relationship with North Korea, we ratified our Treaty on Strategic Partnership, which contains Article 4, and we have never doubted the fact that North… pic.twitter.com/dARRf6WYX3
Key Statements From Putin's Talks With Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani
Russia and Mauritania often share common positions on international issues, Putin stated.
The Mauritanian president expressed the country's desire for more Russian investments, particularly in the fishing and energy sectors.
"We in Mauritania believe that our relations with Russia are historical, strategic for us, and we will spare no effort to strengthen and develop them," the Mauritanian president said during his meeting with President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia.
Russia welcomes the African Union to join the G20 as a full member - Putin.
"Russia has developed close, constructive relations with the African Union. We highly value the practical work of this organization in the political, economic, and security spheres on the African continent," Putin said during talks with El Ghazouani, who is the current Chairperson of the African Union.
Lukashenko: Belarus Has Become BRICS Partner Country
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said that the republic has become a partner state in BRICS.
“We have become partners - this is a mandatory step before joining this club,” Belta news agency reports the president's words, said in an interview with Russian media on the margins of the BRICS summit in Kazan.
President of Laos Says BRICS Plays Key Role in Changing World Order
The BRICS organization currently plays a key role in changing the world order, Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith said at the BRICS+ outreach meeting on Thursday.
"The international community today faces numerous challenges, and it is becoming more and more difficult to predict how the world will develop further, what future the world has. These challenges create serious threats for the global peace, stability, security, as well as undermine development efforts of many countries, including developing countries," the president said.
BRICS contributes considerably to creating mechanisms of cooperation that will be effective for all countries and will eventually help build a common future, he added.
11:45 GMT 24.10.2024
EU Takes Note of Final Declaration Issued at BRICS Summit in Russia's Kazan - Spokesman
The European Union is aware of the BRICS declaration adopted at the group's summit in the Russian city of Kazan, but does not view the criticism of unilateral sanctions as the issue related to Brussels, EU foreign policy spokesman Peter Stano said on Thursday.
BRICS countries have expressed concern about the negative impact of illegal sanctions on the global economy, according to the final declaration adopted at the summit on Wednesday.
"When it comes to the overall output of the BRICS Summit, we took note of the Kazan declaration," Stano told a briefing.
Brussels does not believe that the message concerning the unilateral sanctions against Russia is addressed to the EU, Stano also said, adding that the bloc's sanctions are targeting a number of BRICS countries and have a legitimate justification.
11:12 GMT 24.10.2024
UAE Praises Russia’s Efforts as BRICS Chair - Deputy Prime Minister
UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday praised Russia's efforts as the chair of BRICS this year.
"We highly appreciate the efforts aimed at strengthening international dialogue at a time when we need joint action to address the existing challenges. Now, under Russia's chairmanship, a common vision is crystallizing not only for solving current problems, but also for envisioning a future that ensures the well-being and prosperity of all peoples of the world," the official said at the BRICS summit in Russia's Kazan.
11:10 GMT 24.10.2024
Putin Expects Iran's Active Participation as BRICS Member
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he expected Iran's active participation within BRICS and that Iranian authorities would take all possible measures to reduce regional tensions.
"We are looking forward to Iran's active work in our bloc. Certainly, we are all concerned about the development of the situation in Gaza and in the region as a whole. We expect that all possible options will be used to reduce tensions and prevent the escalation of conflict in the region. We wish you success in tackling the complex knots and contradictions that are developing in the region," Putin told a meeting of the BRICS Plus/Outreach format in Russia's Kazan.
10:28 GMT 24.10.2024
Tokayev Says BRICS Has Great Potential for Development
BRICS has great potential for development, as well as experience in building the future based on respect and partnership, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Thursday.
"BRICS has a huge potential for development and unites states from different continents, strengthening solidarity and effectively using joint opportunities for the benefit of all participants. BRICS has both the resources and the experience to build a future based on the principles of shared prosperity, mutual respect and partnership. It is extremely important for Kazakhstan that we have developed truly friendly relations with each BRICS member state," Tokayev said at the final meeting of the BRICS summit in the BRICS+ and outreach format in Russia's Kazan.
Kazakhstan highly values Russia's concept of creating a diverse and indivisible security, Tokayev said.
10:14 GMT 24.10.2024
Abbas Expresses Hope That Palestine Will Be Accepted Into BRICS in Near Future
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas expressed on Thursday hope that Palestine will be accepted into BRICS in the near future.
"We emphasize our desire for the State of Palestine to be accepted into the BRICS union in the near future," Abbas said at the final meeting of the BRICS summit in the BRICS+ and outreach format in Russia's Kazan.
Palestine wants to strengthen its partnership with BRICS and participate in the group's events and act in the spirit of unification, Abbas added.
"The BRICS countries have come to represent a decisive and influential weight in setting the norms of international peace and security," Abbas added.
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