First Day of Civil BRICS Council Strategic Session Concluded in Moscow

On November 17, the Strategic Session of the Civil BRICS Council opened in Moscow. It was organised by the BRICS Expert Council-Russia together with the Russian Chapter of Civil BRICS Council, bringing together representatives of civil society, research institutions, and think tanks from across the BRICS nations. The event is being held ahead of the handover of the Civil Track Chairship to India with the aim to develop coordinated approaches for cooperation in 2026.

In the morning, participants reviewed the Council's activities for 2024–2025 and discussed the preparations for and outcomes of the Civil Summit held in Brazil in July 2025. Special attention was paid to refining the Council's information strategy and coordinating public relations efforts to boost the visibility and engagement of BRICS civil societies.

Participants then began outlining the Operational Work Plan for 2026–2027, considering the national priorities of member countries and potential joint initiatives.

The key event of the day was a meeting between session participants and Sergey Ryabkov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and Russia's BRICS Sherpa, alongside representatives from BRICS member states' embassies. During his address, the Deputy Minister emphasised that the BRICS cooperation model is distinguished by a unique blend of political flexibility, economic potential, and a value-based foundation built over years of interaction. He noted that the principles of pragmatism, solidarity, openness, and a non-confrontational approach define the group's character and ensure its resilience amid a transforming global architecture.

The first day concluded with a discussion of research projects and initiatives planned for implementation within the Civil Track by non-governmental organisations.

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