Finance
BRICS Ministers Meetings
2009 United Kingdom meeting: Documents
BRICS Finance Ministers meetings Index
- 2024: February 27, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- 2023: August 15, South Africa
- 2022: June 6, virtual (hosted by China)
- 2022: April 8, virtual (hosted by China)
- 2021: August 26, virtual (hosted by India)
- 2021: April 6, virtual (hosted by India)
- 2019: October 17: Washington DC, United States
- 2019: April 11: Washington DC, United States
- 2017: March 17: Baden Baden, Germany
- 2016: April 14: Washington DC, United States
- 2015: April 16: Washington DC, United States
- 2014: September 9: Cairns, Australia
- 2014: July 15: Fortaleza, Brazil
- 2014: April 11, Washington DC, United States
- 2013: October 10, Washington DC, United States
- 2013: April 19, Washington DC, United States
- 2012: October 10, Tokyo, Japan
- 2012: April 19, Washington DC, United States
- 2012: February 25, Mexico City, Mexico
- 2011: September 22, Washington DC, United States
- 2010: April 23, Washington, United States
- 2009: September 4, London, United Kingdom
- 2009: March 14, Horsham, United Kingdom
- 2008: November, Sao Paulo, Brazil
BRICS Finance Ministers Meeting 2009: September 4, London, United Kingdom
The BRICS Finance Ministers Meeting on September 4, 2009, in London, United Kingdom, was a significant event in the early development of BRICS cooperation. Here are the key details about this meeting:
- Participants: The meeting included Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors from Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC countries, as South Africa had not yet joined).
- Context: This meeting took place on the occasion of the G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in London.
- Agenda: The BRIC representatives discussed several important topics:
- The current state of the world economy
- Fiscal and monetary policy responses in BRIC countries
- Proposals for the upcoming G-20 Ministerial Meeting and Leaders’ Summit
- Reform of international financial institutions. Key outcomes:
- The ministers noted the first signs of global economic improvement but cautioned that it was too early to declare the end of the crisis.
- They emphasized the resilience of emerging market economies in helping absorb the impact of the crisis.
- The group agreed to commission a study from their finance ministries and central banks regarding the future of the world economy and the role of BRIC countries.
- They called for continued implementation of coordinated countercyclical fiscal and monetary policies.
- The ministers expressed support for an open and merit-based selection process for IMF and World Bank leadership.
- They discussed the need to expand the capital base and improve governance at the World Bank.
- Climate change: The group expressed hope for a positive outcome at the upcoming UN climate change conference in Copenhagen and reaffirmed the importance of the UNFCCC in climate finance negotiations.
- G-20 role: The BRIC ministers emphasized the importance of consolidating the G-20’s role as an effective mechanism for international deliberation on global economic and financial affairs.
brics | ICP
Information
and Cooperation
Platform
The Information and Cooperation platform IN4U is a digital hub for BRICS members to collaborate, share information, and promote cooperative initiatives. Stay connected and engaged with the latest developments.
BRICS | CFB
The cooperative
Framework
of BRICS
The Cooperative Framework of BRICS by IN4U platform is a dedicated digital space for fostering collaboration and cooperation among inter BRICS government entities and international organizations.