BRICS+ Summit convenes in Tehran, leaders exchange experiences

CAIRO - 14 April 2025: The BRICS Plus Conference was held in Tehran to exchange experiences and skills for the benefit of the populations of the BRICS Plus countries.

 

The BRICS Plus organization has witnessed significant growth with the addition of five new member states over the past year: the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, and Ethiopia. The group now comprises more than three billion people, representing nearly half of the world's population.

 

The BRICS Plus Conference was founded in June 2024 in Kazan, Russia, and quickly established itself within the BRICS Plus organization through successful initiatives, including the creation of the "Shared City" platform, a digital platform through which architects and mayors can showcase their projects, share their experiences in urban planning, and address the challenges facing urban management.

 

The association also works to develop cultural cooperation. Its members have established the BRICS Plus Digital Library, an international treasure trove containing the literary heritage of many world cultures, including Arab culture.

 

During the conference, Kazan Mayor Ilsur Mechin emphasized that Russia "is ready to offer expertise and skills to help make this association a success for the common good," adding that "many colleagues from other countries will join it."

 

During his speech at the BRICS Plus Cities and Municipalities League conference, Mechin noted that "Kazan has historically been a meeting place for intercultural and interfaith dialogue," adding, "Kazan maintains this status to this day."

 

In July 2024, the city witnessed an agreement by representatives of the Islamic countries within the BRICS Plus group, including the Director of the Mohammed bin Zayed University for Humanities, Dr. Khalifa Mubarak Al Dhaheri, regarding cooperation and combating religious extremism. This cooperation will create effective and successful mechanisms for achieving peace and interfaith harmony.

 

The BRICS Plus Cities and Municipalities League has become one of the most important entities within the BRICS Plus organization, contributing to effective mechanisms for exchanging best practices with the goal of making cooperation within the BRICS framework fruitful for all participating countries.

 

Leaders of the BRICS Plus countries meet regularly to discuss key issues of the global economy and international relations.