President of Russia Vladimir Putin attended a BRICS+ meeting involving the leaders of several invited states, held via videoconference.
President Putin:
It is notable that the leaders of the countries who are attending our meeting today stand for developing a truly democratic multipolar world order based on the principles of equality, justice and mutual respect
We have every opportunity to build up practical cooperation between the #BRICS countries and its partners, the countries represented here. We feel your mutual interest in maintaining close business contacts.
It is equally important for BRICS to expand cooperation with regional associations like ASEAN, the African Union, the Association of Caribbean States, the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Indian Ocean Rim Association.
