BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting 2024 10-11 June, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

The meeting took place in June 10-11, 2024, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. This city, located about 400 km east of Moscow, is known for its historical significance and economic importance.

Format

  1. Day 1 (June 10): Traditional BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
  2. Day 2 (June 11): Expanded meeting including 15 invited countries

Key Participants

  1. Sergey Lavrov (Russia) – Chair
  2. Mauro Vieira (Brazil)
  3. S. Jaishankar (India)
  4. Wang Yi (China)
  5. Naledi Pandor (South Africa)
  6. Representatives from new member states (Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia)
  7. Foreign ministers from 15 invited partner countries

Agenda and Discussion Topics

  1. Multipolar World Order:
    • Discussing the shift from a unipolar to a multipolar global system
    • Addressing the role of BRICS in shaping this new order
  2. Regional Crises:
    • Analyzing ongoing conflicts and tensions in various parts of the world
    • Developing BRICS’ stance on these issues
  3. Global Challenges and Threats:
    • Climate change and environmental concerns
    • Cybersecurity and technological advancements
    • Global health issues in the post-pandemic era
  4. BRICS Strategic Partnership:
    • Enhancing economic cooperation
    • Strengthening cultural and educational exchanges
    • Developing joint initiatives in science and technology
  5. New ‘Partner State’ Category:
    • Defining criteria for this new status
    • Discussing potential candidates and the application process
  6. Preparation for the 16th BRICS Summit:
    • Outlining key themes and objectives for the October summit
    • Drafting preliminary documents and agreements

Significance of the Meeting

  1. First ministerial meeting since BRICS expansion
  2. Setting the tone for Russia’s BRICS chairship in 2024
  3. Shaping BRICS’ role in global governance and international relations
  4. Addressing the group’s response to ongoing global issues

Expected Outcomes

  1. Joint statement on current global affairs
  2. Framework for the ‘partner state’ model
  3. Preliminary agenda for the 16th BRICS Summit
  4. Potential announcements on new initiatives or partnerships

Broader Implications

This meeting is crucial in demonstrating BRICS’ evolving role in global affairs, especially given its recent expansion. It will likely showcase the group’s ambition to serve as an alternative or complement to Western-dominated international institutions.The discussions and outcomes of this meeting could have significant implications for global economic cooperation, geopolitical alignments, and the future direction of multilateral diplomacy.

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