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Join us for an insightful live stream session on the evolving goals of BRICS in the context of a new world order. This panel discussion, part of the BRICS Expert Forum, will bring together leading experts and policymakers from the BRICS nations to explore strategic priorities and collaborative initiatives shaping the future global landscape.
Moderator:
– Dmitry Kiseliev, General Director, Media Group “Rossiya Segodnya”
Panelists:
– Binod Singh Ajatshatru: Director of the BRICS Institute in New Delhi
– Ahmad Aied D Almohayani: Economic and Strategic Foresight Advisor, Royal Commission for Al-Ula
– Alexander Zhukov: First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation
– Shen Yi: Director of the Center for BRICS Studies; Professor, the School of International Relations and Public Affairs, Fudan University
– Philani Mthembu: Executive Director, Institute for Global Dialogue
– Georgy Muradov: Deputy Chairman, Council of Ministers of the Republic of Crimea; Permanent Representative of the Republic of Crimea to the President of the Russian Federation
– Victoria Panova: Vice-Rector, National Research University Higher School of Economics; Director, Center “Expert Council on the Participation of the Russian Federation in the BRICS Association”
– Jose Pio Borges de Castro Filho: Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Brazilian Center for International Relations
– Ruslan Yunusov: Co-founder, Russian Quantum Center
Tune in to hear these distinguished speakers discuss the strategic foresight, economic cooperation, and geopolitical strategies of the BRICS countries. This session will provide valuable insights into how BRICS nations plan to navigate and influence the rapidly changing global dynamics.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of BRICS’ role in fostering a balanced and multipolar world order.
Join us for an engaging and insightful live stream from the St. Petersburg International Business Forum 2024 as we delve into the cultural dimensions of BRICS and explore the potential for these nations to form a common cultural market. This panel discussion brings together esteemed experts and thought leaders to discuss the intersection of culture, economics, and international relations within the BRICS framework.
Moderator:
– Dmitry Kiseliev, General Director, Media Group “Rossiya Segodnya”
Panelists:
– Konstantin Abramov, General Director, All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center Foundation (VTsIOM); Chairman, Public Council under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation
– Ahmed Mohamed Ali Elsayed, Researcher, Egyptian Center for Strategic Studies
– Purnima Anand, President, BRICS International Forum
– Kirill Babaev, Director, Institute of China and Modern Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences; President, National Coordinating Center for International Business Cooperation
– Alexander Dugin, Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Multipolarity Forum; Director, Ivan Ilyin Higher Political School
– Jairo Alfonso Lugo Ocando, Dean of College of Communication, University of Sharjah
– Zahra Mohammadi, Head of the Russian Center, University of Tehran
– Samson Mekonnen Hailu, Vice-President, Addis Ababa University
Key Discussion Points:
– The role of cultural exchange in strengthening BRICS partnerships.
– Potential cultural synergies and shared values among BRICS nations.
– The impact of cultural cooperation on economic and political relations within BRICS.
– Challenges and opportunities in creating a common cultural market.
Join us live from the St. Petersburg International Business Forum 2024, where Russia and China are commemorating the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. This significant milestone marks a year of elevated strategic cooperation across various sectors including trade, economy, culture, humanitarian affairs, and joint geopolitical and geo-economic initiatives.
Key Highlights:
– Strengthened Trade Relations: China remains Russia’s largest trading partner, with Russia ranking among the top ten for China. The structure of trade is evolving, with a notable increase in settlements in national currencies and a rising share of non-commodity, non-energy exports.
– Technological and Industrial Collaboration: Witness the expansion of Chinese manufacturers in automotive, construction, and household equipment sectors, alongside advancements in localized production and technological cooperation in Russia.
– Agricultural Trade Expansion: Explore the growing agricultural trade with high demand for Russian pork, flour, beef, and ice cream among Chinese consumers.
– New Growth Points: The forum will discuss the acceleration in IT, the digital economy, and biomedicine, highlighting new growth areas for both nations.
– Logistics and Supply Chain Innovations: Discover new logistics routes and services, alongside developments in aligning the integration potentials of the EAEU and the One Belt, One Road project, BRICS, and the SCO.
– Cultural and Humanitarian Partnership: A large program for the Year of Cross-Cultural Exchange launched in May 2024 is driving the comprehensive partnership forward, emphasizing the importance of cultural, scientific, and educational collaborations.
Discussion Topics:
– Trends in the development of trade and economic relations between Russia and China
– Growth factors for bilateral trade turnover
– The role of interregional interaction
– Deepening cooperation and trust through cultural and humanitarian collaboration
– Priorities for investment cooperation and industrial collaboration
– Development of new supply chains and transport and logistics projects
– Expansion of cooperation in high-tech areas
– Addressing new challenges in the context of geopolitical transformation
Moderators:
– Kirill Babaev: Director, Institute of China and Modern Asia, Russian Academy of Sciences; President, National Coordinating Center for International Business Cooperation
– Zhou Liqun: Chairman, Union of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Russia
Panelists:
– Zhu Guangchao: Vice President, State Grid Corporation of China
– Viktor Linnik: President, Miratorg Holding
– Lecheng Li: Governor, Liaoning Province, People’s Republic of China
– Olga Lyubimova: Minister of Culture, Russian Federation
– Veronika Nikishina: General Director, Russian Export Center
– Zhang Hanhui: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, People’s Republic of China to the Russian Federation
– Ke Jin: General Director, China Freight Forwarding Company
– Alexander Tsybulskiy: Governor, Arkhangelsk Region
– Zhang Chengwu: General Director, Russian Branch, China National Petroleum Corporation
Front Row Participants:
– Ruslan Davydov: First Deputy Head, Federal Customs Service, Russian Federation
– German Maslov: Vice President, Liner and Logistic Division, FESCO
– Igor Tonkovidov: Chairman of the Management Board, Chief Executive Officer, Sovcomflot
– He Zhenwei: Chairman, China Overseas Development Association
– Aleksey Shilo: Deputy Managing Director, Head, Centre for Corporate Transport Services (CFTO), Russian Railways
– Sergey Shishkarev: Chairman of the Board of Directors, Delo Group of Companies
Tune in to this comprehensive discussion to gain insights into the evolving dynamics of Russia-China relations and their global impact.
Join us for an in-depth roundtable discussion on the philosophy of multipolarity, a revolutionary approach to international politics that rejects the notion of a single hegemon or a universal value system. This session will delve into the philosophical underpinnings and traditional values of various civilizations, highlighting the contributions of Chinese, Indian, Russian, Islamic, African, and Latin American perspectives to a multipolar world.
Discussion Points:
– Critiques of globalism, hegemony, and Western unilateralism by Western civilizational dissidents.
– Exploration of the contributions of different civilizations to multipolar philosophy.
– Prospects for an alternative West and inter-civilizational dialogue among BRICS countries.
– Future of international relations and the potential for de-dollarization.
– Role of infrastructure projects like the International North–South Transport Corridor in enhancing Eurasian economic ties.
– Influence of Russophiles on the formation of a multipolar world order.
Moderator:
– Alexander Dugin: Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Multipolarity Forum; Director, Ivan Ilyin Higher Political School.
Panelists:
– Atul Aneja: International Relations Specialist, Editor of The Hindu.
– Zeinab Assaffar: Presenter, Writer.
– Zhang Weiwei: Professor, Fudan University; Director of the Chinese Institute.
– Maria Zakharova: Director, Department of Information and the Press, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
– Konstantin Malofeev: Head, Tsargrad Foundation.
– Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela: Chairman, International Russophile Movement; Member of Parliament, Chairman of Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, National Assembly of South Africa.
– Pepe Escobar: Geopolitician, Journalist, Specialist in Global Economics and International Relations.
Join Us
Tune in to gain valuable insights from leading experts as they explore the possibilities and challenges of a multipolar world order. This thought-provoking discussion is essential for anyone interested in the future of global politics and international relations.


