Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking in Tianjin, China, declared a unified stance with China against "discriminatory sanctions" that obstruct the socioeconomic progress of BRICS nations and the global community. In an interview with China’s Xinhua News Agency ahead of the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, Putin emphasized the strengthening partnership between Moscow and Beijing, positioning BRICS as a pivotal force in global architecture to counter Western trade restrictions.
The remarks follow U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of 10% tariffs on BRICS countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and new members Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina, and the UAE. Putin highlighted collaborative efforts with China to mobilize resources for critical infrastructure, aiming to enhance BRICS’ capacity to address global challenges like economic inequality and security threats.
During the SCO Summit, held from August 31 to September 1, Putin is set to hold bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, alongside attending China’s Victory Day parade marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s WWII surrender. He stressed the need for reforming the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, advocating for a financial system rooted in “openness and true equity” to ensure equal access for all nations and end the use of finance as “neo-colonialism.”
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Putin praised China’s leadership in the G20, noting their joint efforts with BRICS members to prioritize the Global South’s agenda, including the African Union’s inclusion. “We’ve redirected the G20 toward issues vital to the Global Majority,” he said, underscoring synergies between BRICS and other global platforms. The SCO, he added, promotes a multipolar world order through principles of equal cooperation and respect for national sovereignty, contributing to a fairer global framework under the United Nations’ coordination.
With bilateral trade between Russia and China surging by $100 billion since 2021, Putin expressed confidence in their continued collaboration to drive prosperity and challenge Western dominance. The Tianjin Summit is poised to modernize the SCO, enhancing its role in addressing contemporary global threats and fostering a balanced, inclusive world order.
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