The 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, held in St. Petersburg, Russia, from July 11 to 12, 2024, brought together parliamentarians from the BRICS nations to discuss the "Role of Parliaments in Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security."

Iran PressIran news: The event was chaired by Russia, which emphasized the importance of parliamentary cooperation in enhancing global stability and economic growth.

Iranian Delegation's Performance

Iran, a new member of BRICS, was represented by Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, who led a delegation to the forum. Qalibaf's participation underscored Iran's commitment to strengthening multilateral cooperation and its role in shaping global development and security.

Meetings and Discussions
During the forum, Qalibaf met with the Chairperson of Russia's State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin, highlighting the importance of bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The meeting focused on enhancing economic ties and exploring opportunities for mutual benefit.

Qalibaf also held a significant meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, where they discussed the development of economic relations and the corridor project. Putin expressed his hope that relations between Iran and Russia would continue to grow, referencing the successful cooperation under the late President Ebrahim Raisi.

The forum's plenary sessions covered various topics, including the role of parliaments in enhancing the efficiency of international relations and countering global crises. The discussions aimed to promote inter-parliamentary cooperation and humanitarian efforts, emphasizing the need for a just and sustainable global development.

Future Cooperation
Iran's participation in the BRICS forum marked a significant step in integrating into the BRICS framework. Qalibaf emphasized the importance of parliaments in facilitating trade and removing legal obstacles, highlighting the potential for BRICS to move away from unilateralism and towards multilateral cooperation.

The BRICS Parliamentary Forum provided a platform for Iranian officials to engage with their BRICS counterparts and discuss key issues affecting global development and security. Speaker Qalibaf's meetings and discussions highlighted Iran's commitment to strengthening economic and diplomatic ties with Russia and other BRICS nations. The event underscored the potential for BRICS to play a significant role in shaping a more just and sustainable global order.

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