Lavrov: BRICS Economies to Grow Faster Than Rest of World

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Source: RT Arabic | Original Published At: 2026-05-15 09:55:22 UTC

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that BRICS economies are projected to grow faster than the rest of the world.
BRICS and partner countries currently represent over 40% of global GDP, surpassing the G7's share of under 30%.
Lavrov cited an expected average growth rate of approximately 3.7% for BRICS versus a 2.6% global average for the coming period.
BRICS nations oppose political discussions within the G20 that distract from urgent tasks related to reforming the global economy and financial system.
The article lists current BRICS members as Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Iran, UAE, Indonesia, and Ethiopia.