"Emerging economies, first and foremost the #BRICS nations, are growing quickly and displacing developed economies. We are now witnessing these shifts—the confident, accelerated development of so-called developing countries. We observe the resistance and reluctance of developed economies to yield their position. This is evident across the board, in technology and other sectors. We support the growing share and influence of emerging economies and believe this growth should be reflected within all institutional structures," he stated.

"The urgency of this topic requires no further explanation. All #BRICS nations recognise this reality, with many facing direct terrorist threats," the Deputy Minister added.

"These units need to establish connections and multiply the impact of their work. This will help reduce duplication while ensuring proper focus and efficient use of limited resources in this field," the Deputy Minister stressed.

"We are exploring the possibility of settlements in local currencies with #BRICS countries. We submitted a formal request to the Central Bank after numerous shipping companies approached us seeking to shift from US dollar payments to alternative currencies," he stated.

"Let’s make this clear: no Western country will ever join BRICS for a very simple reason. The so-called golden billion, or the privileged minority of developed economies, has consistently opposed multipolarity, seeking to retain the convenience and comfort of the unipolar world order as well as historical dominance," the senior Russian diplomat said at an expert discussion titled "BRICS Today: Plateau or New Rise?"

"They are accustomed to thinking within the framework of their own paradigm, following the rationale of `whoever is not with us is against us’," he maintained. "Hence their suspicions and efforts to find ways to weaken BRICS," he argued.