BRICS Summit Concludes with Call for UN Reforms
Putin Leads Final Session, Advocates for Greater Representation
Russian President Vladimir Putin led the final session of the BRICS summit, advocating for reforms at the UN to increase the representation of Asian, African, and Latin American nations.
The three-day event in Kazan focused on enhancing financial collaboration, including the creation of alternatives to payment systems dominated by the West, addressing regional conflicts, and plans to expand the BRICS membership.
UN Structural Adjustments
Putin stated that it is crucial for the UN to adjust its structure to align with 21st-century realities.
He emphasized the need to enhance representation in the Security Council and other essential bodies by including countries from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, particularly those represented in the room.
He also noted that reforming UN development institutions and global financial systems is long overdue.
BRICS Membership and Expansion
Originally consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, the alliance has welcomed Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.
Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Malaysia have formally expressed interest in joining, along with several other nations.
Putin’s Comments on Western Sanctions and Protectionism
In the presence of the UN Secretary-General and BRICS potential new members, Putin remarked that the West is attempting to “contain growing competitors” and stifle the independent development of Asian and Latin American nations through illegal sanctions and protectionist measures, which contribute to conflicts.
He cited Ukraine as an example, stating it has been used to create significant threats to Russia’s security.
“They no longer conceal their aim of delivering a strategic defeat to our country. I must say that these are misguided calculations,” Putin asserted.
Conclusion
The BRICS summit concluded with a call for UN reforms to increase representation from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, as well as growing concerns over Western sanctions and protectionism. The summit’s participants emphasized the need for alternative financial systems and cooperation to address regional conflicts.
FAQs
- What was the main topic of discussion at the BRICS summit?
- What is the current composition of the BRICS alliance?
- What are the concerns of the BRICS member nations regarding the West?
- What is the significance of the United Nations in this context?
Financial collaboration, creation of alternative payment systems, and plans to expand membership.
Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, with Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia having joined recently.
The West is attempting to contain growing competitors and stifle independent development through sanctions and protectionism, contributing to conflicts.
The UN needs to adjust its structure to align with 21st-century realities, including enhancing representation in the Security Council and other essential bodies.
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