Putin takes dig at ‘so called’ G7, hails BRICS countries for contributing to 40% world GDP
Putin said BRICS now accounts for nearly 40% of global output, compared with 18% for the G7, and urged closer bloc cooperation.
- On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the BRICS Business Summit in New Delhi, praising India's economic contribution and questioning the relevance of the Seven.
- Putin noted that BRICS now accounts for 40% of global economic output, while the Seven contributes only 18%, contrasting the blocs' shrinking and growing economic shares.
- Western nations were accused by Putin of attempting to regain former economic dominance by undermining BRICS countries, with sanctions he termed unjust.
- Moscow sustained financial momentum despite trade curbs, Putin said, urging closer collaboration among BRICS partners as the alliance gains influence amid global shifts.
- BRICS remains open to cooperation with countries outside the alliance, strengthening its position as the biggest economic organization as global power shifts from Western groupings.
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