🎙Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at the 46th meeting of the Council of Heads of Constituent Entities of the Russian Federation under the Russian Foreign Ministry on interregional cooperation with African countries(April 8, 2026, Moscow)
💬 Russia and Africa are bound by long-standing and close ties.
Today, the countries of the continent are striving to finally overcome the remnants of colonial dependence and to strengthen their national sovereignty, above all in the economic and financial spheres.
Those who describe the current period as Africa’s “second awakening” after the decolonisation of the 1960s are right. It was then that political independence was proclaimed, above all thanks to the decisive role of the Soviet Union, which promoted the relevant declarations at the UN.
☝️Recent years have shown that neo-colonial dependence has by no means disappeared. Economically and financially, in terms of control over trade routes and financial flows, Africa still does not enjoy full independence and continues, in economic terms, to serve as a source of raw materials.
👉The lion’s share of added value is still generated elsewhere – to a large extent, and decisively so, in the former metropolitan powers.
African partners spoke about this more than once at the two Russia-African Union summits held in Sochi in 2019 and in St Petersburg in 2023. The decisions adopted at those summits should serve as guidelines in preparing for the next summit, which we plan to hold later this year.
All this will contribute to Africa’s economic emancipation, ensure that it reaps the proper returns and benefits from its natural resources, and support the emergence of the African continent as one of the centres of the rising #MultipolarWorld.
🤝 I would like to stress in particular that we are restoring our presence on the African continent fairly rapidly, after it declined sharply during the breakup of the Soviet Union. At present, Russia has 45 embassies operating across the continent, with four more set to open in the near future.
The key upcoming event on the foreign policy calendar is the third Russia-Africa Summit. It is due to be held in Moscow – this has been agreed – in late October this year. Preparations are currently underway. We count on the active participation of Russian regions in the relevant thematic sessions of this summit.
I would once again like to underscore the special importance we attach to the interregional dimension of Russia-Africa relations. It is a solid foundation which, as it grows stronger, helps ensure the steady development of relations with our partners at the national level.
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📅 Më 17 shkurt, Ministri i Jashtëm Sergey Lavrov mbajti një drekë pune me shefat e misioneve diplomatike të vendeve anëtare të BRICS-it dhe vendeve partnere të akredituara në Moskë.
Diskutimi u përqendrua në çështjet urgjente globale, me vëmendje të veçantë kushtuar rëndësisë së ruajtjes së rolit qendror të OKB-së.
Pjesëmarrësit theksuan nevojën për përpjekje të përbashkëta për të reformuar sistemin e qeverisjes globale dhe për të forcuar ndikimin e vendeve që përfaqësojnë shumicën e popullsisë së botës në procesin ndërkombëtar të marrjes së vendimeve.
U shpreh gjithashtu një dëshirë e përbashkët për të rritur autoritetin ndërkombëtar të #BRICSdhe për të forcuar koordinimin midis anëtarëve të tij në forumet kyçe shumëpalëshe.
Pjesëmarrësit zhvilluan një shkëmbim të gjerë mendimesh mbi forcimin e partneritetit strategjik brenda grupit, duke marrë parasysh prioritetet e identifikuara gjatë kryesimit të Indisë në BRICS këtë vit.
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🗓 On February 17, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrovhosted a working lunch with the heads of diplomatic missions from BRICS Members and partner countries accredited in Moscow.
The discussion focused on current global issues, highlighting the importance of preserving the UN’s central role.
The participants stressed the need for joint efforts to reform the global governance system and enhance the influence of countries representing the Global Majority in international decision-making.
A shared commitment was also expressed toraising #BRICS international profile and strengthening coordination among its members in key multilateral forums.
The participants held a comprehensive exchange of views on enhancing the strategic partnership within the group, taking into account the priorities outlined under India’s BRICS chairmanship this year.
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⚡В Москве на площадке МГИМО стартовала V Международная проектная лаборатория БРИКС - масштабная площадка, объединяющая талантливую молодежь, инфраструктурная платформа для партнерства и молодежного сотрудничества по линии БРИКС, нацеленная на разработку прикладных и научно-исследовательских проектов.
📌Традиционно мероприятие открыл заместитель Министра иностранных дел Российской Федерации Сергей Алексеевич Рябков, который уже третий год подряд выступает на церемонии в качестве почетного гостя, подчеркивая высокую значимость инициативы для внешнеполитического вектора страны.
👉В числе спикеров церемонии выступила Кира Иванова, руководитель дирекции международного сотрудничества Фонда креативных индустрий Ульяновской области, и.о. руководителя Проектного офиса международного молодежного сотрудничества «Россия-БРИКС». В своем приветственном слове она отметила юбилейный характер события и эффективность формата лаборатории, лучшие проекты которой реально внедряются крупнейшими компаниями и ведомствами России.
✍Образовательная деятельность лаборатории ориентирована на подготовку специалистов, способных формировать и продвигать международную повестку. Процесс погружения в проектную деятельность сопровождается непрерывным профессиональным менторством. Представители организаций-партнеров проводят серию встреч со студенческими командами, предоставляя экспертную обратную связь на этапе разработки инициатив. Так в ходе лаборатории для команды, работающей над проектом для Проектного офиса «Россия‑БРИКС», была проведена презентация деятельности офиса. Команда в свою очередь представила свои наработки по будущему проекту и получила обратную связь от Киры Ивановой. Полученные знания позволят участникам внести необходимые корректировки и повысить качество итогового решения.
✅Результаты работы команд будут представлены 10 апреля в рамках закрытия Лаборатории. Экспертное жюри, включая представителя Проектного офиса «Россия-БРИКС», проведет финальную оценку разработанных проектов.
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🇷🇺🇧🇷 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.
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Архитектура и ремесла: 4-я встреча Креативного контента стран-партнеров БРИКС!
🎉 Уже 17 декабря состоится четвертая онлайн-встреча нашего проекта «Креативный контент БРИКС: в партнерстве с БРИКС»!
На этот раз мы погрузимся в тему, которая хранит душу наших народов: «Архитектура и Традиционные ремесла и народное искусство» 🏛🧵🎨
Мы вместе исследуем, как:
✨ Величественные памятники и народное зодчество хранят уникальную летопись наших стран;
✨ Многовековые ремёсла и фольклорное искусство передают мудрость и эстетику поколений;
✨ Современные дизайнеры и художники творчески переосмысливают это наследие.
Ждем на встрече всех, кто:
— увлекается историей, искусством и дизайном;
— хочет узнать больше о культурных кодах стран-партнеров БРИКС;
— ищет вдохновение и единомышленников.
Присоединяйтесь к нашему творческому сообществу!
📅 Дата: 17 декабря (среда)
🕒 Время: 12:00-15:00 (по московскому времени)
📍 Формат: онлайн (ссылка будет отправлена зарегистрированным участникам)
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Продолжаем вместе открывать бесконечно богатый культурный мир стран-партнеров БРИКС! ❤
Организатор: Проектный офис международного молодежного сотрудничества "Россия-БРИКС" при поддержке Фонда креативных индустрий Ульяновской области, Сообщества цифровых управленцев БРИКС+ "я-ИТ-ы" и Молодежного альянса БРИКС.
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