BRICS Platform for Mutual Cooperation, Says Russian Deputat Abhay Kumar Singh

Source: ANI (Asian News International) | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 08:59:31 UTC

Key Points

• Abhay Kumar Singh, an Indian-origin deputat in the Kursk city legislature in Russia, said BRICS is important for the world as a platform for mutual cooperation rather than confrontation.
• He said BRICS countries are building bridges through cooperation in economy, culture, and other fields while some other countries are building walls.
• Singh described India-Russia relations as traditional and beyond ordinary friendship, expressing hope that leaders would deepen cooperation in economy and business.
• South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Mtho Xulu called for proper institutionalisation of BRICS, including a permanent secretariat to drive implementation.
• Xulu praised India's leadership during its BRICS chairship, saying it helped bring member countries' views together in a unanimously adopted annual report.
• India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi under the theme Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.