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Putin Says Multipolar World Fundamentally Changed

14:07, 23 October 2024

KAZAN, Russia (Sputnik) – Multipolar world has fundamentally changed, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.

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The BRICS countries have a positive influence on the state of affairs in the sphere of global stability and security, and make a significant contribution to solving acute regional problems, the president said.

"This is the essence of the strategy of the BRICS course in the international arena, which meets the aspirations of the main part of the international community — the so-called global majority. And it is precisely this course that is especially in demand in the current conditions, when truly significant changes are taking place in the world," Vladimir Putin said during a meeting of the BRICS summit in a narrow format.

The BRICS member countries have an enormous political, economic, scientific, technological and demographic potential, Putin stressed.

BRICS is developing dynamically, and its authority and influence in world affairs are strengthening, Russian President underscored.

It would be wrong for BRICS to ignore the unprecedented interest of the countries of the Global South and East in joining the association, he highlighted.

"Of course, it would be wrong to ignore the unprecedented interest of the countries of the Global South and East in strengthening contacts with the BRICS. More than 30 states have already expressed this desire in one form or another. At the same time, it is necessary to maintain a balance and prevent a decrease in the effectiveness of the BRICS," Putin emphasised.

Russia seeks to strengthen role of BRICS in the world and focus on solving global and local problems, Russian President stated.

"We sought to strengthen the authority of BRICS, to increase its role in world affairs, in solving pressing global and regional problems," Putin said.