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BRICS Sherpas’/Sous-Sherpas’ First Meeting in Moscow
On 30 January –1 February BRICS Sherpas/Sous-Sherpas gathered in Moscow to have their first meeting under Russia’s Chairship with the participation of representatives of the states that became full members of the association on 1 January 2024.
The event was chaired by Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister and BRICS Sherpa Sergey Ryabkov who outlined the priorities of the Russia’s Chairship. Representatives of the Russian ministries and line agencies gave detailed briefings on the key areas of cooperation. They noted the importance of implementing a number of Russian initiatives, in particular, the launch of the Integrated Early Response System to the Risks of Mass Infectious Diseases, the establishment of the UNIDO-based Industrial Competence Centre, the BRICS Medical Association, a specialized medical journal, and stronger cooperation in transport and tourism.
Per instructions of the BRICS leaders following the XV BRICS Summit (Johannesburg, 22-24 August 2023), the modalities of the category of BRICS partner countries were discussed as well as the ways to enhance the role of national currencies and payment instruments in cross-border transactions of the BRICS states. All the participants confirmed their focus on the continued constructive work within the three “baskets” of the BRICS strategic partnership: politics and security, economy and finance, cultural and humanitarian ties.
The Roscongress Foundation manages the events of Russia’s BRICS Chairship.
