Kazan Digest: Summaries of 2024 BRICS Ministerial Declarations

Held in Nizhny Novgorod, the meeting reaffirmed BRICS’ commitment to multilateralism and the UN Charter.
Ministers called for UN Security Council reforms to better represent developing nations.
Support was given to African Union membership in the G20 and broader global financial governance reforms.
BRICS countries opposed unilateral trade restrictions, emphasized the need for fair climate financing, and promoted sustainable development initiatives.
Key discussions included global security threats, food security, and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.

The Kazan Declaration highlighted the expansion of the BRICS Network University to include new member states.
BRICS nations focused on mutual recognition of qualifications and developing a shared university ranking system.
Initiatives for digital education, academic mobility, and environmental literacy were prioritized.
The establishment of a BRICS Olympiad and a Forum of University Rectors aimed at fostering academic excellence.

The meeting emphasized BRICS’ role in global food security, accounting for 45% of the world’s population and 30% of agricultural land.
Ministers committed to enhancing agricultural trade, improving food production, and reducing food waste.
A BRICS Grain Exchange was proposed to boost food trade efficiency.
Agricultural research cooperation and technology exchange were prioritized for sustainable farming.

Held in Nizhny Novgorod, the ministers emphasized BRICS’ role in global environmental governance.
BRICS agreed to strengthen initiatives such as the Clean Rivers program, urban sustainability projects, and biodiversity conservation.
The meeting recognized the need for increased funding for biodiversity protection, urging cooperation under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Climate change mitigation remained a priority, with emphasis on fair global policies and opposition to trade barriers disguised as environmental measures.

Ministers reaffirmed commitments to disaster risk reduction and climate resilience.
The meeting emphasized enhanced communication, data-sharing, and coordinated emergency response systems.
A focus was placed on developing early warning systems, search-and-rescue capabilities, and sustainable infrastructure.
Cooperation with the UN and implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction remained key goals.

The ministers discussed the negative impacts of corruption on economic growth and governance.
Strengthening public and private sector integrity was emphasized.
Enhanced cooperation in asset recovery, law enforcement, and implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption was highlighted.
The meeting reaffirmed the importance of financial transparency and compliance mechanisms.

BRICS Industry Ministers met in Nizhniy Novgorod under the theme “Strengthening multilateralism for equitable global development and security.”
The meeting reaffirmed BRICS’ role in global economic growth, emphasizing industrial cooperation, digitalization, and innovation.
The ministers agreed to intensify the BRICS Partnership on the New Industrial Revolution (PartNIR) and to establish a BRICS Center for Industrial Competences (BCIC).
Seven working groups were created, covering sectors like mining, digital transformation, and medical devices.
The focus remained on sustainable industrialization, infrastructure development, and technological advancements.

The ministers welcomed new BRICS members and focused on integrating them into financial mechanisms.
BRICS economies outperformed developed countries in GDP growth, with resilience to global financial instabilities.
The meeting advocated for IMF and World Bank governance reforms to enhance the representation of developing nations.
The importance of local currency use in trade was reiterated, along with initiatives like BRICS Cross-Border Payments and BRICS Clear for financial settlements.
BRICS also discussed tax cooperation, infrastructure investment, and the need for fair global trade practices.

The Health Ministers met in Moscow to discuss collective healthcare strategies.
Emphasis was placed on global health threats, pandemic preparedness, and equitable access to medical countermeasures.
Progress in nuclear medicine cooperation was highlighted, with a BRICS High-Level Forum on Nuclear Medicine.
The meeting supported the Integrated Early Warning System for the Prevention of Mass Infectious Diseases.
Other key areas of focus included antimicrobial resistance, a BRICS Health Journal, and the creation of a BRICS Medical Association.

The ministers welcomed new BRICS members and focused on integrating them into financial mechanisms.
BRICS economies outperformed developed countries in GDP growth, with resilience to global financial instabilities.
The meeting advocated for IMF and World Bank governance reforms to enhance the representation of developing nations.
The importance of local currency use in trade was reiterated, along with initiatives like BRICS Cross-Border Payments and BRICS Clear for financial settlements.
BRICS also discussed tax cooperation, infrastructure investment, and the need for fair global trade practices.