Russia has proposed considering the creation of a BRICS Plus geopolitical group within the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The initiative is reflected in the joint statement adopted by participants in the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, which is taking place in New Delhi. This was reported on the
website of the Russian State Duma.
Parliamentarians from the grouping’s countries noted the need to strengthen cooperation at international platforms, including the IPU, in order to amplify the voice of the Global South. They also emphasised the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in shaping a more representative system of global governance.
“It serves as a unique channel for strengthening mutual understanding and trust between peoples, expanding our international cooperation, and promoting the values of inclusiveness, solidarity and sustainable development,” the statement on interparliamentary cooperation said.
In an interview with
ANI, a TV BRICS partner, Ugandan Member of Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi noted that such forums allow countries to exchange experience and improve approaches to public administration. According to him, it is important that participants in such meetings not only share ideas but also assess the extent to which the decisions they make serve the interests of citizens.
Forum participants paid particular attention to digital technologies and artificial intelligence. They called for broader and more equal access to AI resources, knowledge sharing and the development of international cooperation.
Chairman of the Russian State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin proposed creating a BRICS expert council involving artificial intelligence specialists from the group’s countries. According to him, this would make it possible to exchange best legislative practices and adapt legislation to technological development in a timely manner.
In the joint statement, parliamentarians also reaffirmed the importance of cooperation in three areas: politics and security, economy and finance, and cultural and humanitarian ties.
The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum is attended by representatives of Russia, India, China, Brazil, the UAE, Iran, Egypt, Thailand, Uganda, Belarus, Cuba, Bolivia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.