Putin: BRICS is one of the key elements of the emerging multipolar world order

BRICS is one of the key elements of the emerging multipolar world order, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, addressing the participants of the 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, BELTA reports.

"BRICS is one of the key elements of the emerging multipolar world order, which increasingly reflects the interests and aspirations of the states of both the Global South and the East, and our supporters around the world. And their number is very large and constantly growing," Vladimir Putin said. - We are open to strengthening cooperation with all countries expressing interest in the BRICS activities, we are conducting an active dialog in the BRICS plus/outreach format, and we are working on the establishment of the category of "partner states". One of the priorities of the association is to achieve positive changes in the global economy. We pay great attention to increasing the share of national currencies in trade and investment, as well as to the development of safe and reliable financial instruments and mechanisms for mutual settlements.

According to him, the establishment of humanitarian contacts has a special role in establishing more trustful, strong and long-term relations between the states. "Taking this opportunity, I would like to invite you to Russia for the tenth anniversary St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum, which will be held on September 12-14," the Russian President emphasized.