Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to attend expanded BRICS Summit in Russia

VGP – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend the expanded summit of BRICS – a group of leading emerging countries – in Kazan, Russia from October 23-24 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed Friday.

October 18, 2024 9:16 PM GMT+7

The Russian 2024 BRICS Chairmanship under the motto Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security will act precisely in this manner and focus on positive and constructive cooperation with all countries concerned, according to President Putin.

In general, Russia will continue to promote all aspects of the BRICS partnership in three key areas: politics and security, economy and finance, and cultural and humanitarian contacts, said Putin.

"Our priorities include promoting cooperation in science, high technology, healthcare, environmental protection, culture, sports, youth exchanges, and civil society," said the Russian President.

Originally the BRICS included five countries, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

In 2024, the founding members of BRICS—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—will formally welcome into their fold five new members: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)./.