This is an important high-level activity of BRICS and partner countries this year, with the participation of leaders of nearly 40 countries, along with many guests representing international and regional organizations.
VNA quoted Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi as saying that with the theme “BRICS and the Southern Hemisphere: Building a Better World Together”, the BRICS Plus Leaders’ Meeting (BRICS+) will focus on discussing cooperation between BRICS countries and the Southern Hemisphere in addressing issues on the international agenda, including regional and international situations, sustainable development, food security and energy.
This is of particular importance in the context of an increasingly complex world situation with the emergence of many fierce challenges, requiring countries to strengthen coordination to respond effectively.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's working trip is a high-level foreign activity of great significance, affirming Vietnam's consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization, diversification of foreign relations, proactive and active international integration, being a friend, a reliable partner and a responsible member of the international community.
Vietnam's participation at this Conference also conveys Vietnam's message of supporting the role of multilateral cooperation forums and mechanisms, including BRICS, operating on the basis of respect for the United Nations Charter and in accordance with international law, promoting the voice and representation of developing countries in global governance as well as in addressing common challenges, contributing to building a multipolar and equitable world order, contributing to peace, stability and development of the region and the world.
On this occasion, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh also plans to meet and interact with senior leaders of other countries and leaders of other international organizations to discuss in-depth and comprehensive measures to strengthen relations in areas of mutual interest, review the implementation of agreements, and deepen cooperation between Vietnam and other countries and international organizations, making a common contribution to the development and stability of the region and the world.
In 2024, Russia, as the rotating chair of BRICS, will prioritize promoting cooperation in three main areas: politics - security, economics - finance and culture - humanity under the motto "Strengthening multilateralism for equitable global development and security" with the aim of enhancing the role of BRICS as an important economic and political center, enhancing the role of BRICS in solving regional and global issues.
This year's BRICS summit is the 16th but the first summit after BRICS expansion, and is the largest foreign policy event held in Russia in recent years.
The host country highly values Vietnam's participation at this BRICS+ Conference.
