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@RusEmbMalta Press Release 🇷🇺🇧🇷 President Vladimir Putin Took Part in the XVII BRICS Summit Plenary Session in Rio de Janeiro (July 6, 2025) 🗣 In his remarks, the Russian President highlighted BRICS’ 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. 📊 According to IMF data for 2025, BRICS accounts for 40% of the global economy, with a combined GDP (PPP) exceeding $77 trillion – far ahead of the G7’s $57 trillion. 💬Key points from President Putin’s speech: – The world is undergoing tectonic shifts. The outdated unipolar system is giving way to a just multipolar order. – Expanding the use of national currencies is vital. In 2024, over 90% of Russia’s transactions with BRICS partners were in the ruble and friendly currencies. – BRICS is building an open cooperation architecture with the Global South and East – 10 countries already hold BRICS Partner status. – Traditional values, equality, and civilizational diversity are becoming the foundation of a new globalization model. – Developing an independent BRICS payment and settlement system is a strategic priority. 📄The Rio de Janeiro Declaration was adopted at the summit under the theme “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.” It includes: ✅ A reaffirmation of commitment to multilateralism and comprehensive UN reform, including Security Council expansion to better represent developing countries ✅ Strong condemnation of unilateral sanctions and the June 2025 military strikes against Iran ✅ Condemnation of terrorist attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure (May–June 2025) ✅ Support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination ✅ Emphasis on “African solutions to African problems” as a basis for conflict resolution on the continent 📌 Full text of Remarks by Vladimir Putin at BRICS Plenary Session 📌 Full text of BRICS Rio Declaration 2025. #RussiaBRICS#BRICS2025#GlobalSouth#BRICSsummit