A New Level of Partnership: BRICS Forms Strategy until 2030
More than a hundred participants from different parts of the world — from Russia and China to India, Africa, the Middle East and Europe gathered for a panel discussion "Dialogue and Partnership of the BRICS countries To Strengthen Solidarity and International Cooperation" on the sidelines of the World Public Assembly
06.10.2025
The discussion was conducted by two outstanding moderators. Vice-President of the Afghan Academy of Sciences, Head of the World Center for Philosophical and Mathematical Research, Professor Mohammad Sediq Afghan, stressed in his opening remarks that for the future of the global system, it is important to unite not only politicians and economists, but also scientists, thinkers, and researchers.
"Not only industrialists and financiers should unite, scientists from all countries should unite. Such an association is possible only within the framework of truly significant international organizations," he said.
The moderator Igor Fomin, Director General of the BRICS International Development Organization, is a well-known expert in the field of public diplomacy. He drew attention to the practical importance of the platform:
"Today, not only dialogue is important, but also the transition to action. The BRICS partnership should be developed on the basis of real projects and joint initiatives."
The panelists reflected the diversity and scale of the BRICS and partner countries.
Chairman of the Indian Business Council Akadishp Singh arrived from India. He emphasized the role of the BRICS declarations and UN programs in shaping the new agenda:
Chairman of the Indian Business Council Akadishp Singh arrived from India. He emphasized the role of the BRICS declarations and UN programs in shaping the new agenda:
"Today, it is extremely important that international associations focus on the documents and initiatives of the United Nations developed by the BRICS summits, including issues of digital cooperation, education and healthcare."
Francois Tulinkunkikko (Rwanda), Chairman of the Association of Graduates of Universities of the USSR and Russia in Africa, noted that Soviet and Russian universities remain an important cultural bridge connecting Africa with Eurasia.
The Chinese delegation was led by Li Xiaoming, founder and Chairman of the Beijing Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Representatives of Indian youth movements, Ashok Kumar, President of the INRUKS Association, and Madhish Parikh, founder of the BRICS Youth Alliance, also took part in the discussion.
Russia was represented by several experts at once. Elena Matveeva, President of the International Association of Women "Mercury. Novoe Vremya” emphasized in her speech the enormous potential of international women's movements:
The Chinese delegation was led by Li Xiaoming, founder and Chairman of the Beijing Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Representatives of Indian youth movements, Ashok Kumar, President of the INRUKS Association, and Madhish Parikh, founder of the BRICS Youth Alliance, also took part in the discussion.
Russia was represented by several experts at once. Elena Matveeva, President of the International Association of Women "Mercury. Novoe Vremya” emphasized in her speech the enormous potential of international women's movements:
"What men cannot do, women will do. By virtue of their wisdom, logic, and ability to value peace and family, women become an important resource for peacemaking in the BRICS countries."
Stanislav Koryakin, a member of the Commission on Culture and Preservation of the Spiritual Heritage of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation, noted:
"We must preserve our identity, but at the same time understand each other, because understanding is the way to cooperation."
Marina Girina, President of the Cluster of Medical, Environmental Instrumentation and Biotechnology, stated:
"Equal cooperation, mutual understanding and mutual respect are the materials for creating a new world."
Gennady Kurtyan, Chairman of the Moldovan branch of the International Foundation for Moral Solidarity, made a significant contribution to the discussion of issues related to BRICS; he drew attention to the importance of national and cultural autonomies as the basis of social development, as well as Sultan Kelash, leader of the Yezidi community in Turkey emphasized the importance of preserving cultural traditions of different peoples.
The participants of the panel discussion "Dialogue and Partnership of the BRICS countries to strengthen solidarity and international cooperation" touched upon a wide range of issues: from expanding mutual trade and investment to combating climate change, from the digital economy and innovation to humanitarian and cultural programs.
Special attention was paid to youth and women's initiatives, issues of morality and spiritual values. As Gennady Kurtyan noted, "immoral understanding leads to security threats. Moral understanding becomes an instrument of soft power."
In the final resolution, the participants stressed the need to develop a Strategy for the BRICS 2030 Economic Partnership aimed at developing the digital economy, sustainable agriculture, healthcare and food security. The practice of unilateral sanctions undermining international cooperation was particularly condemned.
Concluding the discussion, the participants expressed confidence that BRICS becomes not just a political and economic association, but a space for the formation of a new multipolar world.
The participants of the panel discussion "Dialogue and Partnership of the BRICS countries to strengthen solidarity and international cooperation" touched upon a wide range of issues: from expanding mutual trade and investment to combating climate change, from the digital economy and innovation to humanitarian and cultural programs.
Special attention was paid to youth and women's initiatives, issues of morality and spiritual values. As Gennady Kurtyan noted, "immoral understanding leads to security threats. Moral understanding becomes an instrument of soft power."
In the final resolution, the participants stressed the need to develop a Strategy for the BRICS 2030 Economic Partnership aimed at developing the digital economy, sustainable agriculture, healthcare and food security. The practice of unilateral sanctions undermining international cooperation was particularly condemned.
Concluding the discussion, the participants expressed confidence that BRICS becomes not just a political and economic association, but a space for the formation of a new multipolar world.
"The future multipolar world depends on each of us. Only together can we influence the formation of a more just world," the experts concluded.
