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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov joined BRICS leaders for a symbolic family photo in Rio de Janeiro. On summit sidelines, he held bilateral talks with Cuba's Bruno Rodriguez and Bolivia's Celinda Sosa Lunda. India's representative Dammu Ravi advocated for UN reforms while thanking BRICS nations for solidarity after the Pahalgam terror attack. The BRICS bloc collectively represents nearly half the world's population and a quarter of global trade.

Key Points: Lavrov Joins BRICS Leaders for Family Photo in Rio

  • Lavrov meets Cuba's Bruno Rodriguez on BRICS sidelines
  • India's Dammu Ravi pushes for UN reforms at summit
  • BRICS nations express solidarity after Pahalgam terror attack
  • Group represents 40% of global GDP and 26% of world trade
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Russia's Sergey Lavrov participates in BRICS family photo with global leaders

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov participates in BRICS family photo ceremony, holds talks with Cuba and Bolivia on summit sidelines.

"Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov takes part in family photo ceremony together with heads of delegations of the BRICS and partner countries. - Russian MFA"

Rio de Janeiro, April 30

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov joined leaders from BRICS and partner countries for a 'family photo ceremony.'

https://x.com/mfa_russia/status/1917246191286591859

Sharing the picture on X, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia wrote, "Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov takes part in family photo ceremony together with heads of delegations of the BRICS and partner countries."

https://x.com/mfa_russia/status/1917272670586167593

Further, he also met with Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

https://x.com/mfa_russia/status/1917273929023918567

Lavrov and the Foreign Minister of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Celinda Sosa Lunda, held a meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Ministerial.

Meanwhile, Secretary (ER) Dammu Ravi represented External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday and advocated for urgent reforms of global governance institutions, including the UN Security Council, to better reflect the contemporary realities, taking into account the development aspirations of the Global South.

Dammu Ravi thanked the BRICS nations for expressing solidarity with India following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. He reaffirmed India's commitment to working closely with BRICS to strengthen efforts against terrorism in all its forms, including cross-border terrorism, financing and safe havens.

The Pahalgam attack, which took place on April 22, left 26 people dead and several others injured after terrorists attacked tourists at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam. Following the attack, India has taken strong countermeasures against Pakistan for its support of cross-border terrorism.

On April 25, BRICS Sherpa Secretary (ER) Dammu Ravi participated in the BRICS Sherpas' meeting, held in Rio de Janeiro. During the meeting, the participants discussed multilateralism, sustainable development, and the enhancement of intra-BRICS cooperation.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), BRICS comprises eleven major emerging economies, representing approximately 49.5 per cent of the global population, around 40 per cent of the global GDP, and approximately 26 per cent of global trade.

- ANI

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Michael T.
Interesting to see Lavrov engaging with so many global leaders despite current tensions. BRICS continues to be an important platform for dialogue. Hope these meetings lead to productive outcomes.
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Anita K.
The family photo looks quite diplomatic, but I wonder about the real substance behind these meetings. The world needs more action, less photo ops. 🌍
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Rajesh P.
Glad to see India's strong stance against terrorism being recognized at BRICS. The Global South needs to stand united against these threats. Solidarity is key!
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Sarah L.
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I wish there was more transparency about what concrete agreements come from these meetings. The public deserves to know more than just photo releases.
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Juan M.
BRICS representing nearly half the world's population is impressive! Hope this translates to real influence in global decision-making. The current system definitely needs reforms.
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Lena B.
The meetings with Cuba and Bolivia show Russia's continued focus on Latin America. Interesting geopolitical strategy at play here. 🤔

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