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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 The outdated unipolar system is giving way to a just multipolar order.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

@RusEmbMalta Press release: 🌍New Global Security Architecture Discussed in Moscow🇷🇺 On May 27-29, Moscow hosted the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues, bringing together delegations from 105 countries – including members of #BRICS, #SCO, #ASEAN, #CIS, the African Union, and others. 🔹 In a video address, President Vladimir Putin welcomed the participants and emphasized the rising role of the Global South and East, which he called the "global majority". He stressed the need for a new, equal and indivisible security system – one where “no country strengthens its security at the expense of others.” 🔹Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov underlined the historic momentum behind multipolarity and the growing influence of new centers of power in Eurasia, Africa and Latin America. He highlighted Russia–China ties and called BRICS a model for constructive global cooperation across cultures and continents. 🔹Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu noted the forum’s success as proof that Russia is not isolated – but rather a key platform for dialogue. He stressed the urgency of tackling information security and welcomed deepening interest in BRICS cooperation. 🗣 Over 80 bilateral meetings took place, along with multilateral sessions in BRICS, SCO, CIS and Russia–ASEAN formats. Delegates also visited exhibitions on: – 🇷🇺 Russia’s scientific and cultural achievements – 🕊 The 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War – ⚠ Crimes of the Kiev regime during the special military operation 📌 The forum confirmed one thing clearly: the world is changing, and more and more countries are ready to work together – for a fairer, more secure future. #Russia#SecurityForum#GlobalSouth#MultipolarWorld#EqualSecurity#BRICS#ASEAN#SCO#Africa#Victory80

@RusEmbMalta: 🇷🇺🛡️13th International Security Meeting to Be Held in Moscow 📅 On May 27–29, 2025, Moscow will host the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues under the chairmanship of Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergey Shoigu. 🌍 More than 150 countries from the Global South and East have been invited to participate, along with representatives of the #CIS, #CSTO, #EAEU, #SCO, and over 20 international organizations. 🗂️ The meeting will focus on strengthening international security cooperation. Discussions will cover a broad range of challenges, including terrorism, extremism, transnational crime, drug trafficking, and emerging threats. 🧭 Since 2010, this annual platform has brought together senior security officials to build trust, share expertise, and coordinate efforts on pressing global security issues. 📌 Media accreditation is open until May 20, 2025. #Shoigu#SecurityCouncil#InternationalMeeting#Moscow2025#GlobalSecurity#Counterterrorism#Multilateralism#CIS#SCO#BRICS#CSTO#EAEU#GlobalSouth