Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the BRICS Business Forum that Russia is prepared to work with partners on global energy and food security, logistics, trade, and technology cooperation, while criticizing Western sanctions.
BRICS countries have proposed new networks for agro-inputs, digital farming and genetic resources to strengthen agricultural cooperation and promote climate-resilient farming.
At the BRICS Business Forum, Prime Minister Modi called for concrete action on trade barriers, startup expansion and business partnerships, while President Putin highlighted sanctions pressure and Russia’s economic resilience.
BRICS leaders meet in New Delhi to discuss economic cooperation, regional conflicts, and reforms to the global economic order.
Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin said BRICS countries had generated more than 40% of global GDP over the past five years, compared with 29% for the G7.
FICCI President Anant Goenka said BRICS can help India diversify supply chains, deepen investment and technology ties, and expand digital payments across emerging markets.
A South African BRICS council chapter official says trust, safeguards, connectivity and multilateral agreements are key to a unified BRICS payment system.
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi will bring together member countries, including Indonesia, to discuss global issues, education, innovation, and cultural cooperation.
The Russian president said BRICS members are building equitable cooperation and proposed an investment platform to attract private capital into strategic sectors.
