The first two days of the BRICS summit in Kazan have been hailed as an astonishing success, both in terms of the number of world leaders attending and the range and depth of discussions held. This was the view expressed by Robinder Sachdev, President of the Indian think tank Imagindia Institute, in an interview with TASS.
“The 2024 BRICS summit in Kazan has been an astonishing success, achieving the goals set by the group. This success is not only reflected in the large number of global leaders participating but also in the critical issues discussed at this pivotal moment in world history, the depth of the conversations, and the clear focus on outcomes,” the expert stated.
According to Sachdev, the summit sent three key messages to the world. “First, the 21st century will undoubtedly see the emergence of a global multipolar model. Second, Russia is not isolated on the global stage, despite the West’s attempts to marginalize it over the past three years since the conflict in Ukraine,” Sachdev remarked.
“Third, the non-Western world is rapidly advancing toward building an alternative global architecture that will not rely solely on dominant Western institutions. The systems of the last century, controlled by the West, can be shut down at any time if they no longer align with its interests and ideology,” he explained.
Future of BRICS and Challenges Ahead
The analyst believes that BRICS has tremendous potential for the future, but there are significant challenges on the horizon. “The Kazan summit has opened doors for the non-Western world to establish a global framework for cooperation and exchange, where they are equal partners—unlike the current global system dominated by the West, where there is no true equality,” the expert said.
As for the challenges facing BRICS, Sachdev emphasized the need for a “common minimum agenda” that all member countries agree on and adhere to. “Even among the current members, there are differing views. These differences will need to be reconciled,” he explained.
Furthermore, Sachdev pointed to the issue of BRICS expansion, particularly the criteria and conditions for admitting new members. “If the number of members increases for various reasons, but a fair, standardized decision-making mechanism is not established, BRICS could eventually turn into another United Nations—an organization with many member countries but one that lacks effectiveness,” Sachdev concluded.
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Based on TASS materials