Leaders address BRICS Business Forum 2022

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro

“The connection among our business communities is one of our priorities at BRICS. By getting to know each other better, our entrepreneurs can close deals that will result in mutual gains, also benefiting the workers in our countries.”

“Brazil is committed to becoming a safe and stable investment hub. And our admission into the OECD will be another step in this direction. We are determined to participate constructively in deciding where the global economy is headed.”

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

“BRICS was established with the belief that this group of emerging economies can evolve as an engine of global growth. Today when the whole world is focusing on post-COVID recovery, then the role of BRICS countries will continue to remain very important again.”

“In order to deal with the economic problems arising out of the pandemic, in India we have adopted the mantra of ‘reform, perform and transform’. … Transformative changes are taking place in every sector in the emerging ‘New India’.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin

“The Russian Financial Messaging System is open for connection with the banks of the BRICS countries. The Russian MIR payment system is expanding its presence. We are exploring the possibility of creating an international reserve currency based on the basket of BRICS currencies.”

“Russia’s presence in the BRICS countries is growing. There has been a noticeable increase in exports of Russian oil to China and India.”

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

“We call on BRICS to support the drive of the African Union to ensure that vaccines destined for African countries are procured from African manufacturers.”

“We must oppose attempts to shape global economic policies through unilateral sanctions and other coercive measures.”

“This year’s BRICS Business Forum is an opportunity to move beyond solidarity to real action.”