Thirty-Two Countries Confirm Participation in Kazan BRICS Summit
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“Invitations were sent to 38 states,” Ushakov said during a press conference, referring to the high-level summit to be held in Kazán.
Thirty-Two countries confirm participation in the BRICS summit, that will take place in Kazan, Russia. The event aims to promote multilaterism and development among emerging economies.
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Russian presidential advisor Uri Ushakov announced on Thursday that 32 nations have confirmed their participation in the upcoming BRICS summit.
This year, the event will take place in the Russian city of Kazan from October 22 to 24, under the theme “Strengthening Multilateralism for Global Development and Security.”
“Invitations were sent to 38 states,” Ushakov said during a press conference, referring to the high-level summit to be held in the aforementioned city.
“Of course, this includes both member countries and those wishing to cooperate with our organization. About 32 countries have already confirmed their participation,” the advisor added.
He emphasized that all member countries have confirmed their attendance at the summit. “Additionally, nine of them will be at the highest level, and one country, Saudi Arabia, will send a foreign minister.”
Ushakov also mentioned the possibility that the summit could become the largest foreign policy event held in Russia, given the interest it generates among states pursuing an independent foreign policy.
He stated that invitations were also extended to those states presiding over regional integration associations in Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Notable attendees include United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Dilma Rousseff, president of the New Development Bank of BRICS.
The summit will be divided into two segments: a meeting of BRICS member countries (October 22 and the morning of October 23) and then a BRICS+/reach meeting (afternoon of October 23 and morning of October 24), under the theme “BRICS and the Global South: Building a Better World Together.”
In August 2023, the bloc, originally composed of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, decided to expand and welcomed Egypt, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia.
Regarding this expansion, Ushakov clarified in the press conference that the number of countries wanting to become BRICS members or cooperate with them in various ways is growing.
Autor: MLM
Fuente: Sputnik - Vedemosti - Ria Novosti
