Armenian PM describes BRICS summit attendance as key to strengthening ties

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan described his participation in the BRICS summit in Russia’s Kazan city on October 24 as "very effective".

"I consider my participation in the BRICS summit to be very important and productive. Some of the discussions were covered, while others were not, but generally, the scope of communication is broader than what is reported," Pashinyan said by emphasising the significance of the summit, Caliber.Az reports via Armenian media.

The 16th BRICS summit, a key event during Russia's presidency of the group, took place in Kazan from October 22 to 24.  On the second day of the summit, participants adopted the Kazan Declaration. Key topics addressed in the document include the development of the organisation, positions on global issues, and the resolution of regional crises, including those in Ukraine and the Middle East.  

The BRICS group was established in 2006 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with South Africa joining in 2011.  On January 1, 2024, Egypt, Iran, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia became members of the organisation. The summit in Kazan marked the first time when these new members participated as full-fledged members.

By Naila Huseynova