Brazilian Diplomat Says BRICS Rejects Imposing Views, Contrasts Bloc With EU
Sergio Rodrigues dos Santos said mutual respect is a "core value" of BRICS, distinguishing it from the European Union's approach to other countries.
A Brazilian diplomat said BRICS opposes imposing its views on other nations, contrasting the bloc's approach with that of the European Union, according to Russian state news agency TASS.
Sergio Rodrigues dos Santos was quoted by TASS as saying that "mutual respect is a core value of BRICS," suggesting this principle sets the grouping apart from the EU.
TASS did not provide further details in the excerpt about the specific context of the remarks, the venue where they were made, or additional elaboration from dos Santos on how the EU allegedly imposes its views on other countries.
BRICS, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has in recent years expanded its membership and has positioned itself as a platform for cooperation among emerging economies, often emphasizing principles such as sovereignty and non-interference in the affairs of member and partner states.
The comments come amid ongoing discussions among BRICS members about the bloc's role on the global stage relative to Western-led institutions and blocs such as the European Union.
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