St. Petersburg: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Monday that Russia intends to continue building an international cooperation system based on equality and combating all forms of discrimination in cooperation with Russia's partners, most notably the BRICS group. This statement was made in a message to the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
According to Kuwait News Agency, the forum this year will be held under the theme "Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World." Putin emphasized Russia's commitment to working with its partners, particularly within the BRICS group, to establish an effective system of equal and mutually beneficial international cooperation. He stressed that this system should be free from any form of discrimination, coercion, and sanctions pressure.
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is scheduled to take place from June 18 to 21, bringing together global leaders and experts to discuss and promote international economic initiatives.