Valentina Matviyenko Welcomes Participants and Guests of the IX Legal Forum of BRICS Countries
20 сентября 2024
On September 19-20, the IX Legal Forum of BRICS countries takes place in Moscow at MGIMO, under the main theme: «LAW: SAFEGUARDING A FAIR WORLD»
Valentina Matviyenko, Chair of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, welcomed the participants and guests. In her address, she highlighted that the forum has become an authoritative platform for expert discussions on a wide range of legal issues, the exchange of practical experience, and support for «legal diplomacy,» fostering comprehensive interaction with international organizations and legal institutions.
Valentina Matviyenko emphasized the shared commitment of Russia and BRICS countries to establish a just multipolar world governed by universally recognized principles and norms of international law, as well as their rejection of attempts to impose a neocolonial model of international relations.
She stated that they are focused on creating effective legal mechanisms to address global challenges related to food and energy security, combating climate change, and preserving the environment.
The forum is included in the official calendar of events for Russia’s BRICS presidency, organized by the Russian Lawyers Association, MGIMO, and the Kutafin University of Moscow (MGYU).
The BRICS Legal Forum has been held annually since 2014, serving as an open and ongoing platform for legal cooperation and the exchange of best practices and ideas among lawyers from BRICS countries, promoting «legal diplomacy,» and collaborating to enhance the status of lawyers and develop the legal profession.
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