Russian Foreign Minister meets with BRICS colleagues on the margins of the UNGA

The meeting was initiated by the Russian side within the framework of the future BRICS Chairmanship of the Russian Federation, as reported by the portal of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

The foreign ministers of the five countries held consultations on many issues, including the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. The conversation was about maintaining peace, global economic stability, as well as sustainable development.

The BRICS countries' commitment to the principles of the UN and international law was emphasised. It was agreed to strengthen joint work in the BRICS+ format.

The participants reaffirmed their intention to follow the decisions of the XV BRICS Summit. The Russian Foreign Minister spoke about the planned work within the framework of the Russian presidency in the bloc in 2024.

As a result of the meeting, a memorandum was adopted.