BRICS Ministers Meetings
2015 Moscow meeting: Documents
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BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting 2015, May 25, Moscow — Deputy Foreign Ministers
The BRICS Deputy Foreign Ministers Meeting took place on May 25, 2015, in Moscow, Russia. This meeting was part of the series of BRICS Foreign Ministers Meetings that have been held regularly since 2008.The May 25, 2015 meeting in Moscow was specifically a gathering of Deputy Foreign Ministers, rather than a full Foreign Ministers meeting. It was a preparatory or working-level meeting to discuss ongoing BRICS cooperation and prepare for upcoming high-level events.
Agenda Items
- Preparation for the 7th BRICS Summit
- Discussion on the New Development Bank (NDB) and Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA)
- Coordination on global issues and BRICS’ position in international forums
- Review of ongoing BRICS cooperation initiatives
Context of BRICS Activities in 2015
Political Cooperation
- Regular consultations: The Deputy Foreign Ministers meeting was part of a series of consultations at various levels within the BRICS framework.
- UN coordination: BRICS countries were increasingly coordinating their positions on UN matters, including Security Council reform.
Economic Initiatives
- New Development Bank (NDB): 2015 saw the formal establishment of the NDB, with its headquarters in Shanghai.
- Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA): This $100 billion fund was set up to provide liquidity support to BRICS members facing short-term balance of payments pressures.
Sectoral Cooperation
- Environment: The first BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting was held in April 2015 in Moscow.
- Education: Discussions were ongoing about establishing the BRICS Network University.
- Science and Technology: Plans were underway for joint research projects and technology transfer.
7th BRICS Summit in Ufa, Russia (July 9-10, 2015)
The Deputy Foreign Ministers meeting in May likely played a crucial role in preparing for this summit. Key outcomes of the Ufa Summit included:
- Adoption of the “Ufa Declaration”
- Approval of the “BRICS Economic Partnership Strategy”
- Memorandum of Understanding on the Creation of the Joint BRICS Website
Broader International Context
- Global economic recovery: The world was still grappling with the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis.
- Geopolitical tensions: Rising tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine were likely a topic of discussion.
- Climate change: Preparations for the Paris Climate Conference (COP21) later that year were ongoing.
Significance of Deputy Foreign Ministers Meetings
These meetings serve several important functions:
- Policy coordination: Aligning positions on key international issues
- Agenda setting: Preparing topics for discussion at higher-level meetings
- Implementation review: Assessing progress on previously agreed initiatives
- Relationship building: Fostering personal connections among senior diplomats
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