Overchuk Reports Progress in EAEU-BRICS Free Trade Agreement Talks

Source: Известия | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 08:49:40 UTC

Key Points

• Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said on September 12 that negotiations on a free trade agreement between the EAEU and BRICS are continuing.
• Overchuk said the first priority in BRICS-EAEU cooperation is the negotiation of a free trade agreement.
• The parties completed another round of negotiations on September 10 in New Delhi.
• Overchuk said the latest discussions went very well.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin said BRICS member countries are able to work persistently and cooperate on equal terms.
• Putin said BRICS is forming a new stable platform for global growth through joint efforts by governments, businesses and expert communities.