BRICS Sherpas/Sous-Sherpas Hold First Meeting under Russian Chairmanship in Moscow

The first meeting of BRICS Sherpas/Sous-Sherpas as part of Russia’s chairmanship of the association kicked off in Moscow on 30 January. Key priorities for the coming year concerning BRICS interaction on trade and economic issues were outlined on the first day of the meeting. Presentations by representatives of Russian government agencies resulted in a lively discussion among the participants.

Opening the meeting, Russian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and BRICS Sherpa Sergey Ryabkov particularly noted the association’s role in creating a new and more just and fair multipolar world order, which would fully reflect the real situation in the international arena and allow developing countries to have a louder and clearer voice.

Ryabkov confirmed Russia’s commitment as BRICS chairman in 2024 to ensure continuity and consistency as part of the association’s cooperation. “We firmly believe that the joint efforts of BRICS countries to implement the common agenda this year will make a significant contribution to promoting the interests of the global majority,” Ryabkov said.

The Roscongress Foundation is in charge of managing the events of Russia’s BRICS chairmanship.