‘We Work to Create a More Prosperous, Fair, and Safe World’
On July 3–4, 2024, the IX BRICS Civil Forum was held in Moscow for the first time since the association was expanded by five new countries in January 2024. Participants emphasised the importance of personal interaction between public figures, civil activists, as well as the work they do to strengthen and enrich friendly relations between BRICS countries, based on mutual respect. The forum was organised by the BRICS Expert Council–Russia, which is established at the HSE University.
BRICS Academic Forum Opens in Moscow: Key Event to Help Shape Future BRICS Agenda
The BRICS Academic Forum officially opened on May 22 under the motto "BRICS: New Figures at the Global Chessboard," bringing together more than 200 representatives of the expert community from across the BRICS member states. Representatives of more than 10 countries are taking part in the forum. The event's opening ceremony featured a number of prominent speakers, including Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation and Russian BRICS Sherpa Sergey Ryabkov; HSE University Rector Nikita Anisimov; First Deputy Chair of the Committee on International Affairs of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Federal Assembly and Board Chair of the National Committee on BRICS ResearchVyacheslav Nikonov; and Head of the BRICS Expert Council-Russia, HSE University Vice Rector and Russian W20 Sherpa Victoria Panova.
Experts Discussed Integration and Cooperation Across the Eurasian Space
On May 14, HSE University hosted a round table titled "The Eurasian Space: Index of Integration and Multilateral Cooperation Formats", which brought together leading experts, representatives of the academic community, and various speakers from Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia. The event provided a platform for participants to share ideas on the future of Eurasian integration and multilateral cooperation.
Roundtable Discussion on Economic Partnership of the BRICS States and Prospects for Multilateral Cooperation in the Eurasian Space Held in Moscow
On May 14, HSE University hosted a round table focused on the economic partnership of the BRICS countries and the prospects for multilateral cooperation in the Eurasian space. The event was organized as part of Russian 2024 BRICS Chairship. Vladimir Zuev, Head of the Section for Economic Cooperation, Trade, Infrastructure, and Energy, and Professor at HSE UniversityInstitute of Trade Policy, moderated the discussion.
HSE Hosts Round Table ‘Africa and BRICS: Reflections and Prospects’
On April 15, 2024 HSE University hosted a roundtable discussion ‘Africa and BRICS: Reflections and Prospects.’ The event featured leading experts from the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) Steven Gruzd and Gustavo de Carvalho and was moderated by HSE Vice Rector and Head of the BRICS Expert Council–Russia Victoria Panova.
