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BRICS Emerges as Global Umbrella for Eurasia, Africa, Latin America: Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov states the BRICS grouping is evolving into a broad global structure attracting growing international interest. He emphasizes its combined economic weight, measured by purchasing power parity, now surpasses that of the G7 nations. Lavrov describes BRICS as an "umbrella" supporting regional integration across Eurasia, Africa, and Latin America. His remarks highlight the bloc's role in the transition towards a multipolar global order and its expansion through practical cooperation projects.

Key Points: BRICS Becomes Global Umbrella, Surpasses G7: Lavrov

  • BRICS transforms into broad global structure
  • Economic weight surpasses G7 by PPP
  • Acts as umbrella for regional integration
  • Expansion reflects demand for alternative platforms
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BRICS becoming global umbrella for Eurasia, Africa, Latin America: Russian FM Lavrov

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov says BRICS is a broad global structure attracting international interest, with its economic weight now surpassing the G7.

"Many centres of rapid economic growth, financial power, and political influence have appeared, and the world is being reformatted amid competitive struggle. - Sergey Lavrov"

Moscow, February 17

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has noted that the BRICS grouping is steadily transforming into a broad global structure attracting growing international interest, reflecting shifts in economic and political power beyond traditional Western alliances.

In an exclusive interview with TV BRICS, Lavrov noted that the bloc now extends beyond Eurasia to include countries across Latin America and Africa, and is likely to expand further as new centres of influence emerge worldwide.

"Many centres of rapid economic growth, financial power, and political influence have appeared, and the world is being reformatted amid competitive struggle," he said, describing the organisation as part of a wider transition towards a multipolar global order, as reported by TV BRICS.

Lavrov emphasised the economic weight of the grouping, stating that the combined gross domestic product of BRICS nations, measured by purchasing power parity, already surpasses that of the Group of Seven (G7). According to him, this trend underscores the increasing role of emerging economies in shaping global development agendas.

He added that BRICS could evolve into a coordinating platform aligning development strategies in infrastructure, social policy, and economic cooperation across Eurasia, Africa, and Latin America. The grouping, he said, effectively acts as an "umbrella" supporting regional integration processes across continents.

The minister also highlighted practical cooperation projects, including initiatives connecting South Asia with Russia's Far East. Among them are plans involving the Northern Sea Route and the International North-South Transport Corridor, which aim to enhance trade connectivity and logistics efficiency.

Lavrov's remarks come as BRICS continues to broaden engagement with partner countries and deepen economic coordination among members, signalling a potential shift in the global institutional balance.

He added that the organisation's expansion reflects demand for alternative platforms of cooperation and dialogue in an increasingly competitive and interconnected global economy.

- ANI

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Priya S
While a multipolar world sounds good in theory, we must be cautious. India's interests must remain paramount. We should engage with BRICS but not become overly dependent on any one bloc, including this one. Our foreign policy has always been about strategic autonomy.
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Rohit P
The GDP PPP stat is powerful! It shows where the real economic momentum is. Hope this translates into better trade deals, cheaper energy, and more tech collaboration for India. The Northern Sea Route mention is interesting for our exports.
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Sarah B
Reading this from an international perspective. It's clear the global order is fragmenting. BRICS as an "umbrella" is a compelling idea, but its success will depend on whether members like India, China, and Russia can align their often competing visions for the group.
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Karthik V
As an Indian, I welcome platforms that challenge Western hegemony. However, we must ensure BRICS doesn't just become a talking shop. The projects on connectivity are good, but where are the results for the common man? More focus on affordable medicine, food security, and climate tech please.
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Nisha Z
Lavrov is of course promoting the Russian viewpoint. We should listen, but also think for ourselves. India's role should be that of a bridge builder, not just joining an anti-West alliance. Jai Hind!

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