🇷🇺🇿🇦 Immediately after his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of Russia Vladimir Putin held talks with President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa as part of the BRICS summit taking place in Kazan.

At the beginning of the meeting, Putin noted that this year Russia has taken over the chairmanship of the organization from South Africa, shaping further work based on the results achieved at the previous summit in Johannesburg. He emphasized:

"Priority attention was given to the organic integration of new participants into the multilevel architecture of BRICS. In close contact with our South African friends, we worked on coordinating the modalities of institutions for partner states."

The President of Russia also noted that the relevant agencies of both countries are actively cooperating in the financial sector to expand the use of national currencies in mutual settlements and to create an independent payment system. According to him, bilateral relations are based on the principles of comprehensive strategic partnership, equality, and mutual respect.

Putin reported on the development of political dialogue and active contact between the foreign ministries and security councils of the two countries. He noted that trade and economic ties between Russia and South Africa are at a good level, and after a slight decline, trade turnover has begun to grow again, increasing by 3% from January to August of this year. "There is much to work on together in terms of increasing and diversifying mutual trade and investments," he added.

Among the promising areas of cooperation, Putin highlighted energy, industry, the agricultural sector, science, and innovation. He emphasized that Russia and South Africa are coordinating their efforts on the international stage to create a fair multipolar world order. Moscow places special importance on strengthening relations with African countries and is actively working on implementing the action plan until 2026, as well as on the documents adopted following the "Russia-Africa" summit.

🇿🇦 In turn, Ramaphosa thanked Putin for the warm welcome and support and congratulated him on the successful organization of the summit in Kazan. He noted that the countries have a lot of work ahead of them during the events, including discussing key geopolitical issues as well as matters related to trade, peace, and security. The President of South Africa also plans to present the results of work within the country, where a national unity government was formed after the elections in May.

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🇷🇺🇨🇳 President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Chairman of China Xi Jinping held talks at the Governor's Palace of the Kazan Kremlin during the 16th BRICS summit.

📌 During the meeting, Putin emphasized that Russian-Chinese relations are a model for the modern world.

"Over the past 75 years, our relations have reached the level of comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction. We can confidently assert that they have become a model for how relations between states should be built," said the President of Russia.

Putin also highlighted the equal and non-conjunctural nature of cooperation between Moscow and Beijing. Despite negative external influences, the two countries continue to increase their trade volume. He reported that from January to August of the current year, trade turnover between Russia and China increased by 4.5% according to Russian data, while Chinese statistics show a slight difference, but overall the trend remains positive.

The President of Russia noted the successful implementation of joint projects in areas such as energy, industry, high technology, transport, and agriculture.

"A new logistics center has been built in Tatarstan, which is used for cargo transportation between our countries," he added.

Putin also noted that humanitarian ties are strengthening, with events being held as part of the cross-cultural years, with over 400 events planned from both sides. He pointed to the growing mutual tourist flows and educational exchanges, noting that in recent months, there has been a significant number of Chinese tourists in Moscow.

Xi Jinping, for his part, noted that over the past 10 years, Russian-Chinese relations have withstood unprecedented challenges. He characterized the BRICS association as a fundamental factor in the formation of equal and orderly multipolarity and accessible economic globalization.

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🇨🇬 The President of the Republic of Congo has arrived in Kazan to participate in the BRICS summit.

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🇷🇺 Today, Russia celebrates the Day of the White Cranes. On this day, the memory of soldiers who died in wars is honored by releasing thousands of paper cranes into the sky. Why cranes? Let us explain!

🕊 This new date in the calendar was established thanks to the folk poet of Dagestan, Rasul Gamzatov, the author of the famous poem "Cranes," dedicated to the fallen soldiers on the battlefields. The first White Cranes Festival was celebrated in August 1986 in the poet's homeland. The event was timed to coincide with the opening of the memorial complex "White Cranes" in the Dagestani village of Gunib. It became the first monument depicting cranes dedicated to the Great Patriotic War.

Over time, this commemorative date began to be celebrated in other regions of the country and beyond. In 2009, October 22 was added to the list of UNESCO international holidays. Since then, it has been celebrated worldwide as a Day of Solidarity and a poetic song about fallen soldiers.

"It seems to me sometimes that soldiers,
Who did not come back from the bloody fields,
Did not lie down in this earth long ago,
But turned into white cranes."

(c) Rasul Gamzatov

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🇵🇸 The President of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, has arrived in Kazan.

On the final day of the event, he has a bilateral meeting scheduled with Putin.

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🇷🇺 Right now, Putin is personally welcoming all foreign leaders!

This evening, they will have an informal dinner at the Kazan City Hall.

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🚗 Meanwhile, there are kilometers of traffic jams in Kazan.

We feel for the residents of Kazan who are coming home from work 😁

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👀😍 The Great Baikal Trail is a tourist route that runs along the shore of the famous lake in Russia.

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📸 Historical photo in Kazan of the BRICS leaders

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⚡️ Putin began a narrow-format meeting of the BRICS summit

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🇷🇺 In Kazan, the XVI BRICS Summit was held in a narrow format, opened by the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin.

🌎 The event was also attended by the leaders of the participating countries: President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian, Chairman of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, President of the UAE Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed, President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil Mauro Luis Iecker Vieira.

In his speech, Putin noted that the narrow-format meeting is a key event within the framework of the Russian presidency, which is being held under the motto "Strengthening Multilateralism for Fair Global Development and Security." He emphasized that Russia has approached the organization of joint work within BRICS with great responsibility and aims to strengthen the authority of the association, increasing its role in addressing pressing global and regional issues.

The President of Russia focused on deepening multifaceted cooperation among BRICS countries in three main areas: politics and security, economics and finance, as well as cultural and humanitarian contacts. Putin also highlighted the importance of integrating new member countries into the work of the association.

Putin underscored the significant interest of Global South and East countries in strengthening ties with BRICS, noting that more than 30 states have expressed a desire to establish contacts with the association. He also pointed out the necessity of maintaining a balance to ensure the effectiveness of BRICS's work.

In conclusion, Putin reminded of the decision made in Johannesburg regarding the development of categories for BRICS partner states and the formation of a list of countries that may receive such status. This decision will be reflected in the final Kazan Declaration.

The President of Russia emphasized that BRICS demonstrates dynamic development and strengthening of its authority in global affairs, possessing significant political, economic, and scientific-technological potential. He noted that the member countries, representing various continents and development models, are united by common values, advocating for equality, good neighborliness, and mutual respect.

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🇷🇺 What did President of Russia Vladimir Putin discuss at the expanded BRICS summit in Kazan?

✅ At the beginning of the meeting, Putin noted that global trade and the world economy are undergoing significant changes. He announced the creation of a new BRICS investment platform, which, according to him, will support national economies and investments. "The center of business activity is gradually shifting towards emerging markets, forming a multipolar model that launches a new wave of growth," said the Russian leader.

✅ Putin emphasized that the economies of BRICS countries demonstrate resilience due to balanced policies and called for intensified cooperation in areas such as technology, education, and finance. He also discussed the establishment of a grain exchange that will create fair price indicators for grain and suggested considering the possibility of transforming this exchange into a full-fledged commodity exchange in the future.

✅ Additionally, Putin proposed launching a platform to ensure fair competition among BRICS countries and creating a platform for precious metals. He noted that the association could develop mechanisms for resolving trade disputes in the field of e-commerce, suggesting the establishment of mutual information sharing about practices for launching online services for pre-trial dispute resolution.

✅ The President of Russia also pointed out that the share of BRICS countries in the world economy by purchasing power parity will reach 36.7% in 2024, significantly exceeding the share of the G7 countries, which will be 30%. He noted that the implementation of the UN agenda for sustainable development is facing challenges, such as high volatility in commodity prices and declining incomes for citizens and corporate profits in several countries.

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🌎 At the expanded BRICS summit, opened by Russian President Vladimir Putin, representatives of the member countries presented their positions on important international issues.

🇨🇳 Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the prevention of escalation in the Ukraine conflict and its spread, noting that "China, Brazil, and the Global South countries have created a group of friends of peace," aimed at uniting efforts in support of peace. He emphasized the importance of multilateral principles and the need to consider the opinions of Global South countries to facilitate de-escalation.

🇧🇷 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who spoke via video link due to health issues, also raised concerns about the conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine. He noted that "there are currently two conflicts that could engulf the entire world" and expressed Brazil's readiness, as the next BRICS chair, to work on the basis of equality and unity.

🇪🇹 Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated his country's readiness to constructively work in the interests of multilateralism and the development of developing countries. He emphasized that economic growth faces an unjust financial system, leading to inequality and unemployment.

🇮🇳 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed his country's commitment to cooperation within BRICS and noted that the bloc represents 40% of the world's population and 30% of the global economy. He highlighted the importance of the New Development Bank and the consensus reached on World Trade Organization reforms.

🇮🇷 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian pointed out the need for collective actions to ensure the rights of the Palestinian people and reduce the dominance of the dollar in the global economy. He proposed creating a BRICS currency basket and a new settlement mechanism independent of the dollar as a step towards a fairer world order.

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🇷🇺 "For the prosperity of our nations, for strengthening our cooperation, for the health of all present!" said Vladimir Putin.

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😍 The light show on the walls of Kazan Kremlin has been extended until October 25.

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🤔🎒 Some people start their morning with coffee, but this guinea pig starts with a trip from Moscow to St. Petersburg.

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