The BRICS Summit, held this year in Kazan, Russia, marked a significant milestone with the participation of President Sisi of Egypt, following the country’s official accession to the economic bloc. The event provided an opportunity for President Sisi to highlight Egypt’s positions on regional and international issues, as well as to strengthen relations with BRICS members and coordinate actions in the face of global political and economic challenges.
In his opening speech at the summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed the need to achieve balance and maintain the effectiveness of BRICS, highlighting the group’s considerable political and economic potential. This statement highlights the importance of cooperation within BRICS to address current challenges and achieve common goals.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stressed the importance of President Sisi’s participation in the summit, highlighting the investment opportunities offered by BRICS and encouraging economic cooperation to support the bloc’s common goals. This approach highlights Egypt’s willingness to take advantage of the opportunities offered by this cooperation to strengthen its economy and its position on the international stage.
President Sisi’s speech at the summit also highlighted calls for an end to the ongoing conflicts, particularly in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, stressing the importance of achieving a ceasefire and sending aid to the populations affected by the conflicts. These calls highlight Egypt’s commitment to peace and conflict resolution in the region.
In short, President Sisi’s participation in the BRICS summit in Kazan symbolizes the importance of cooperation between the member countries of this economic and political bloc to address current challenges and promote stability and economic development in the region and internationally.