Vladimir Putin addressed the plenary session of the 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum July 11, which brought together in St. Petersburg, the leaders of the parliaments from the BRICS member nations, including the chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Volodin, and chairman of the Federation Council of Russia’s Federal Assembly Senator Valentina Matviyenko, as well as from India, China, Egypt, South Africa, and so forth.
Putin said, “The theme of this forum, ‘The Role of Parliaments in Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security,’ is extremely important. It speaks for itself, highlighting the nature of the fundamental global transformations underway today.
“Let me remind you that the main goal of Russia’s BRICS Chairmanship this year is to create the most favorable conditions for consistent development of all its members. I am convinced that, by acting together in unity, we will be able to fulfill our countries’ potential in the economy, investment, technology, and human capital; to strengthen the positive impact of BRICS on global developments and make the world safer and more harmonious.
“BRICS does not have its own official parliamentary organization at this stage, but I believe that this idea will definitely be materialized somewhere down the road. And I am sure that your forum will contribute to this.”
