‘We unite for the sake of the future’: Open dialogue on global economy held at the National Centre RUSSIA

Participants from several countries discussed rising centers of global economic influence and the growing role of BRICS in the world

A presentation of the open dialogue “The Future of the World. A New Platform for Global Growth” has taken place at the National Centre RUSSIA in Moscow. The central topic of discussion was the formation of new centers of influence in the global economy and the strengthening of BRICS’ role in this process.

“BRICS is not about uniting countries against someone – we unite for the sake of the future. For moving forward. For the common good. And in our system, no one makes decisions alone. The key principle is consensus. This is true diplomacy of the future,” emphasized Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration of Russia.

A similar viewpoint was expressed by American economist and Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs. According to him, multipolarity implies the existence of many centers of influence; therefore, creating platforms for comprehensive interaction is an extremely important task.

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“We do not want one country imposing cultural values on others. We need many religions, value systems, and cultures,” Sachs stressed.

The day before, on the opening day of the open dialogue, the best essays were selected on the topics of investment in people, technology, environment, and connectivity. The organizers received nearly 700 essays written by authors from 102 countries in 18 languages. Participants of the initiative were invited to share their ideas on how long-term global changes could impact people’s lives and well-being.

The open dialogue “The Future of the World. A New Platform for Global Growth” is taking place at the the National Centre RUSSIA from April 28 to 30, with delegates from 48 countries participating.