Volodin: growth in number of BRICS participants confirms demand for multipolar world order
A growing number of BRICS participants confirms the demand for a multipolar world order, and the union is becoming a key pillar of the emerging multipolar world – as stated by Vyacheslav Volodin, the Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of Russia, at today’s BRICS Parliamentary Dimension: Prospects for Strengthening Inter-Parliamentary Co-operation plenary session
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In 2024, the Russian Federation holds the BRICS presidency, and the Belarusian delegation at the 10th Parliamentary Forum of BRICS is headed by Natalya Kochanova, the Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly. Other members include Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly Igor Sergeyenko, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly on International Affairs Sergei Rachkov, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Council of the Republic on International Affairs and National Security Sergei Aleinik, and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Council of the Republic on Legislation and State Building Mikhail Rusy.
"The increase in the number of BRICS participants clearly confirms the demand for a multipolar and fair world order," Mr. Volodin said, noting that Russia has always advocated strengthening the role of the states of Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East in international affairs.
“We see that an increasing number of countries are striving now to strengthen their sovereignty, national and cultural identity. This process is irreversible, and it will further gain momentum. People want to plan their lives, their future. Such associations as BRICS have great prospects, since relations within the group are built on the principles of respect, friendship, and non-interference in the affairs of sovereign states. Speaking about BRICS, we can assert that it is increasingly becoming a key pillar of the multipolar world, which – as we see now – is gradually beginning to take shape. The demand for it is huge, and every country, every nation would like the world order to be fair," Mr. Volodin stressed.
During the Russian forum, the role of parliaments in improving the effectiveness of the system of international relations and ensuring its democratisation, issues of countering the fragmentation of the multilateral trading system and the consequences of global crises are being discussed. Aspects of interparliamentary co-operation in the humanitarian and cultural spheres are also in focus.
