BRICS Ministers Meetings
2024 Nizhny Novgorod meeting: Documents
BRICS Foreign Ministers meetings Index
- 2024: 10-11 June, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
- 2023: June 1, Cape Town, South Africa
- 2022: May 19, virtual (chaired by China)
- 2021: June 1, virtual (chaired by India)
- 2020: September 4, virtual (chaired by Russia)
- 2019: September 26, New York
- 2019: July 26, Rio de Janeiro
- 2018: September 27, New York
- 2018: June 4, Pretoria
- 2017: September 21, New York
- 2016: September 20, New York
- 2015: September 29, New York
- 2015: May 25, Moscow — Deputy Foreign Ministers
- 2014: September 25, New York
- 2014: March 24, The Hague
- 2013: September 26, New York
- 2012: September 26, New York
- 2011: November 24, Moscow, Russia
- 2011: September 23, New York
- 2010: September 21, New York
- 2009: September 24, New York
- 2009: May 16, Yekaterinburg
- 2008: September 25, New York
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
- Day 1 (June 10): Traditional BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
- Day 2 (June 11): Expanded meeting including 15 invited countries
Key Participants
- Sergey Lavrov (Russia) – Chair
- Mauro Vieira (Brazil)
- S. Jaishankar (India)
- Wang Yi (China)
- Naledi Pandor (South Africa)
- Representatives from new member states (Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia)
- Foreign ministers from 15 invited partner countries
Agenda and Discussion Topics
- Multipolar World Order:
- Discussing the shift from a unipolar to a multipolar global system
- Addressing the role of BRICS in shaping this new order
- Regional Crises:
- Analyzing ongoing conflicts and tensions in various parts of the world
- Developing BRICS’ stance on these issues
- Global Challenges and Threats:
- Climate change and environmental concerns
- Cybersecurity and technological advancements
- Global health issues in the post-pandemic era
- BRICS Strategic Partnership:
- Enhancing economic cooperation
- Strengthening cultural and educational exchanges
- Developing joint initiatives in science and technology
- New ‘Partner State’ Category:
- Defining criteria for this new status
- Discussing potential candidates and the application process
- Preparation for the 16th BRICS Summit:
- Outlining key themes and objectives for the October summit
- Drafting preliminary documents and agreements
Significance of the Meeting
- First ministerial meeting since BRICS expansion
- Setting the tone for Russia’s BRICS chairship in 2024
- Shaping BRICS’ role in global governance and international relations
- Addressing the group’s response to ongoing global issues
Expected Outcomes
- Joint statement on current global affairs
- Framework for the ‘partner state’ model
- Preliminary agenda for the 16th BRICS Summit
- 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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