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@RusEmbMalta Press Release π·πΊπ§π· President Vladimir Putin Took Part in the XVII BRICS Summit Plenary Session in Rio de Janeiro (July 6, 2025) π£ In his remarks, the Russian President highlighted BRICSβ growing role as a key center of global governance and stressed the importance of expanding the group based on equality, mutual respect, and the sovereign right to choose development paths. π According to IMF data for 2025, BRICS accounts for 40% of the global economy, with a combined GDP (PPP) exceeding $77 trillion β far ahead of the G7βs $57 trillion. π¬Key points from President Putinβs speech: β The world is undergoing tectonic shifts. The outdated unipolar system is giving way to a just multipolar order. β Expanding the use of national currencies is vital. In 2024, over 90% of Russiaβs transactions with BRICS partners were in the ruble and friendly currencies. β BRICS is building an open cooperation architecture with the Global South and East β 10 countries already hold BRICS Partner status. β Traditional values, equality, and civilizational diversity are becoming the foundation of a new globalization model. β Developing an independent BRICS payment and settlement system is a strategic priority. πThe Rio de Janeiro Declaration was adopted at the summit under the theme βStrengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.β It includes: β A reaffirmation of commitment to multilateralism and comprehensive UN reform, including Security Council expansion to better represent developing countries β Strong condemnation of unilateral sanctions and the June 2025 military strikes against Iran β Condemnation of terrorist attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure (MayβJune 2025) β Support for the Palestinian peopleβs right to self-determination β Emphasis on βAfrican solutions to African problemsβ as a basis for conflict resolution on the continent π Full text of Remarks by Vladimir Putin at BRICS Plenary Session π Full text of BRICS Rio Declaration 2025. #RussiaBRICS#BRICS2025#GlobalSouth#BRICSsummit