BRICS Important to Contain Onslaught of Rich Industrial States – Malaysian Prime Minister
Malaysian Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, highlighted the significance of BRICS in strengthening cooperation among Global South countries and counteracting the influence of wealthy industrial nations. Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the need for collaboration among these countries to build a united front against external pressures. He praised Russia’s resilience in the face of sanctions and advocated for reducing dependence on the dollar through initiatives like BRICS.
“BRICS is a very important vehicle to strengthen collaboration among countries in the Global South, to contain the onslaught of richer industrialized countries and to be able to withstand the pressure and build unified strength,” Anwar Ibrahim stated.
Additionally, Anwar Ibrahim emphasized Malaysia’s interest in fostering special relations with Russia, China, and India to boost the country’s economy. He condemned the use of force in international conflicts and the disregard for peaceful resolutions by Western powers. Anwar Ibrahim’s insights shed light on the importance of global cooperation and strategic partnerships for economic growth and resilience.
The Eastern Economic Forum began on Tuesday and will run through Friday. It is being hosted by the Far Eastern Federal University in Russia’s Pacific coast city of Vladivostok. Sputnik is the general information partner of the EEF 2024.