Putin: BRICS Countries Generated More Than 40% of Global GDP in the Last Five Years
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Source: RT en Español | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 12:32:23 UTC
Key Points
- Putin said BRICS countries generated more than 40% of global GDP over the past five years, compared with about 29% for the G7.
- He stated that BRICS accounted for nearly half of global economic growth during that period, while the G7 contributed 18%.
- Putin attributed the trend to large domestic markets, rapid urbanization, and the growing global presence of national companies in BRICS countries.
- He cited Tech Mahindra, Huawei, Embraer, DP World and Rosatom as examples of BRICS firms active in digital platforms, aerospace, logistics and peaceful nuclear energy.
- He said strong economic partnerships and reliable business ties make international relations more resilient and stable amid global crises.
- Putin described the current world as undergoing deep structural transformations, with new development engines replacing older economic leaders.