MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has warmly welcomed the participants of the 13th BRICS Trade Union Forum. He expressed confidence that their initiatives would help bolster the positions of BRICS countries in the global economy, according to a telegram published by the Kremlin on Saturday.
This year, the forum sees over 50 attendees. The programme includes various sessions where each country will present national reports. In these sessions, they will share their experiences and initiatives for uniting trade unions, as reported by a Sputnik correspondent.
Held in Russia’s Sochi from September 7 to 8, the 13th BRICS Trade Union Forum marks a significant event on the international calendar. This year’s forum is especially noteworthy given its recent expansion. The BRICS association now includes a group of countries with dynamically developing economies. Consequently, the activities of this forum are taking on a new scale.
Putin remarked that the forum’s goals align with Russia’s BRICS presidency agenda. The Russian leader added that ambitious socioeconomic and humanitarian development tasks could only be fully met through systematic approaches to employment, rights protection, creative potential, and improving professional skills.
“I am confident that you will hold meaningful and constructive discussions. Your proposals and initiatives are crucial and will be implemented in practice, contributing to the strengthening of BRICS countries in the global economy,” the telegram read.
Highlights of the Forum
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Sessions on National Reports:
- Each country presents its own national report.
- Focus on sharing experiences and initiatives for uniting trade unions.
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Key Themes:
- Employment
- Rights protection
- Creative potential
- Improvement of professional skills
- Participants: Over 50 individuals from BRICS nations.
The forum undoubtedly offers a platform for in-depth dialogue and collaboration. With the backdrop of a dynamically evolving global economy, such interactions are essential for strategic alliances among member countries.
