“Over the years of its
existence, the organization has turned into one of the largest economic centers
that represent the interests of the world majority. Our countries represent
more than a third of the world territories and 45% of the Earth’s population,”
said the Chairman of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin
Vyacheslav Victorovich
The Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation of the eighth convocation. Elected in single mandate constituency № 163 (Saratov constituency - Saratov Oblast)
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According to him, the share of the BRICS states of global GDP at purchasing power parity has grown to 36.8%, and is already bigger than the share of the G7” (29%), “and this gap will only increase.” He added that three BRICS states- China, India and Russia — were among the top 5 countries in terms of GDP at PPP.
“The major difference of BRICS is its willingness to build relations on equal, mutually beneficial terms to improve the quality of life of the citizens of each BRICS member state,” emphasized the Chairman of the State Duma.
In this regard, it is important, within the parliamentary dimension, to work more actively to implement the decisions taken by the leaders of the countries, to maintain a constant dialogue to bring cooperation to a new level, according to Vyacheslav Volodin.
“The agenda of our inter-parliamentary cooperation also includes issues of interaction in such fields as energy, science and new technologies, including artificial intelligence. It would be right to exchange lawmaking experience in these areas. The implementation of educational and scientific programs, the creation of joint research centers will help improve the efficiency of the economies of the BRICS member states,” added Vyacheslav Volodin.
On July 11–12, St. Petersburg hosts the 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum
at the Tauride Palace. As part of the events of the Forum, parliamentarians
will discuss the role of parliaments in enhancing the efficiency of the system
of international relations and ensuring its democratization, issues of countering the fragmentation of the multilateral trading system and the results
of global crises. Aspects of inter-parliamentary humanitarian and cultural
cooperation will also be discussed at the meetings.
The Russian Federation chairs BRICS in 2024.
