BRICS crucial for building greater Eurasian partnership, says Russian FM Lavrov
Cooperation areas
Source: News18 | Original Published At: 2026-02-10 11:15:07 UTC
Key Points
- Lavrov highlights BRICS as key to transitioning toward a multipolar international system with emerging centers of influence.
- Russia supports India's 2026 BRICS chairmanship focusing on food/energy security, digital infrastructure, and AI safety norms.
- Discusses expanding BRICS cooperation in trade, investment, scientific collaboration, and UN coordination.
- Notes Western resistance to multipolarity through sanctions targeting Russian energy and defense partnerships with BRICS nations.
- Emphasizes BRICS nations' commitment to sovereignty while establishing international AI governance frameworks.