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LIVE UPDATES: BRICS Summit in Russia's Kazan - Day 3

08:01 GMT 24.10.2024

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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13:26 GMT 24.10.2024

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Republika Srpska's Leader Intends to Discuss Bilateral Economic Ties With Putin

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12:53 GMT 24.10.2024

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.

10:08 GMT 24.10.2024

Uzbekistan Plans to Establish Close cooperation With New Development Bank - President

Uzbekistan intends to establish close cooperation with the BRICS New Development Bank, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.

"We intend to establish close cooperation with the New Development Bank of BRICS to implement priority investment and social projects," Mirziyoyev said at the final meeting of the BRICS summit in the BRICS+ and outreach format in Russia's Kazan.

Uzbekistan will effectively use new opportunities provided by BRICS, the president added.

10:08 GMT 24.10.2024

Using National Currencies, Strengthening New Development Bank to Improve World - Iran Head

Using national and digital currencies, as well as strengthening the BRICS New Development Bank, will improve world for all, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday.

"Using national currencies for trade, new banking platforms, digital currencies, strengthening the New Development Bank and contingency reserve arrangements ... can create the better world for all," Pezeshkian said.

10:07 GMT 24.10.2024

President of Laos Says Country Interested in Becoming BRICS Member

Laos is interested in becoming a BRICS member, President Thongloun Sisoulith said on Thursday.

"The Lao People's Democratic Republic wants to formally declare its interest in becoming a BRICS member. We are ready to ensure our cooperation with BRICS on a wide range of issues. We hope for your support and acceptance of Laos as a future BRICS member," Sisoulith said at the final meeting of the BRICS summit in the BRICS+ and outreach format in Russia's Kazan.

10:07 GMT 24.10.2024

Belarus Will Certainly Make Its Contribution to Work of BRICS - Putin

Belarus will certainly make its contribution to the work of BRICS, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.

"Belarus demonstrates good rates and quality of development in the economic sphere. And, of course, [Belarus] will certainly contribute to the work of our organization," Putin said at the final meeting of the BRICS summit in the BRICS+ and outreach format in Russia's Kazan.

10:07 GMT 24.10.2024

Turkiye Believes in Goals of BRICS to Create Just World Order, Trade - Erdogan

Ankara believes in the goals of the BRICS to create a just world order and trade relations, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday.

"We believe in the goals of the BRICS making a unique contribution to the idea of a fairer global system and trade relations. Turkiye is one of the founders of many regional organizations. It is a member of the G20. The mechanisms of our cooperation with many countries are developing every day. We are determined to improve our dialogue with the BRICS family," Erdogan said at the final meeting of the BRICS summit in the BRICS+ and outreach format in Russia's Kazan.

09:48 GMT 24.10.2024

Minsk Confirms Its Full Readiness for Full Membership in BRICS - Lukashenko

Minsk confirms its full readiness for the full membership in BRICS, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday.

"Minsk confirms its full readiness for full membership in the organization," Lukashenko said at the final meeting of the BRICS summit in the BRICS+ and outreach format in Russia's Kazan.

Belarus also developed competencies in aerospace field and is ready to contribute to the implementation of the initiative to create BRICS satellites, Lukashenko added.

09:48 GMT 24.10.2024

BRICS to Develop Fair Cooperation Principles for Transparent Trade - Iranian President

BRICS countries should share latest developments and technologies with each other to avoid dependence on West, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday.

"To resist these restrictive measures, we must be together, we must cooperate with each other, we must share developments and technologies among ourselves," Pezeshkian said at the final meeting of the BRICS summit in the BRICS+ and outreach format in Russia's Kazan.

BRICS should develop fair cooperation principles for transparent multilateral trade with focus on the Global South, Pezeshkian added.

The countries of the BRICS should strive to build a world without "sanctions, wars and genocide," Pezeshkian said, adding that the UN lacks tools to "put out the fire of war" in the Middle East.

"In today's interconnected world, joint will and action are necessary for fundamental changes that require reforming the current system and creating a more balanced order based on justice and stability. In other words, a better world would be a place where there are no traces of imposed sanctions, acts of aggression, wars... and genocide," Pezeshkian said.

09:29 GMT 24.10.2024

UAE Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza Strip - Deputy Prime Minister

The UAE has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and unconditional access to humanitarian aid, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan said on Thursday.

"We call for an immediate ceasefire and cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip, and for humanitarian aid to be allowed to reach the civilian population in need without any conditions," the official said at the final meeting of the BRICS summit in the BRICS+ and outreach format in Russia's Kazan.

09:29 GMT 24.10.2024

India Afraid Mideast Crisis Will Expand, Approach to Settlement Must Be Fair- Foreign Head

India is afraid that the conflict in the Middle East will expand, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Thursday, adding that the approach to settlement must be fair.

"The situation in the Middle East ... is an understandable concern, there is a widespread anxiety that the conflict would spread further in the region. Maritime trade has also been deeply affected. The human and material consequences of further escalation are truly serious. Any approach has to be fair and durable, leading to a two-state solution," Jaishankar said at the final meeting of the BRICS summit in the BRICS+ and outreach format in Russia's Kazan.

09:01 GMT 24.10.2024

China Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza, Preventing War From Spreading to Lebanon - Xi

China calls to continue to promote a comprehensive ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and to prevent the war from spreading to Lebanon, President Xi Jinping said.

"It is necessary to promote a comprehensive ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, to reload a two-state solution plan and to prevent the war from spreading to Lebanon," Xi told a meeting in the BRICS+ and outreach format in Russia's Kazan.

The Chinese leader also mentioned that Palestine and Lebanon must be prevented from being plunged into further distress.

08:55 GMT 24.10.2024

South Africa Alarmed by Fighting Waged by Israel, Considers It Genocide - Ramaphosa

South Africa is alarmed by the fighting waged by Israel, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday, calling it genocide.

"South Africa is concerned about the military action by the state of Israel against the people of Gaza, which we have characterized as genocide," Ramaphosa said at the final meeting of the BRICS summit in the BRICS+ and outreach format in Russia's Kazan.

08:47 GMT 24.10.2024

BRICS Should Develop Fair Cooperation Principles for Transparent Multilateral Trade With Focus on Global South - Iranian President

08:42 GMT 24.10.2024

Iranian President Urges BRICS to Build World Without 'Sanctions, Wars, Genocide'