Speaking at the plenary session of the BRICS Business Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin said BRICS economies accounted for more than 40% of global GDP over the past five years, compared with 29% for the G7.
Key quotes from Vladimir Putin’s speech at the plenary session of the BRICS Business Forum held in India.
A dedicated BRICS Agriculture Portal is planned to boost agricultural trade, technology, innovation, and collaboration among BRICS countries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a BRICS business forum in New Delhi that BRICS countries have generated nearly half of global economic growth and produce more than 40% of world GDP.
Speaking at the BRICS business forum in New Delhi, Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the group’s growing share of global output and cited BRICS companies as examples of expanding economic influence.
BRICS begins its 18th summit in New Delhi with 11 members and 10 partner countries, as the bloc’s economic weight is examined through purchasing power parity and exchange-rate measures.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised India’s hosting of the BRICS Summit and said the meeting could help address global crises and promote stability.
Amid the 2026 BRICS summit in New Delhi, discussion has resurfaced over Pakistan’s bid to join BRICS, which requires consensus from all current members.
Presidents of Iran, Russia and China converge on New Delhi for the BRICS summit as India navigates competing interests amid Middle East and Ukraine wars.
