Ethiopia played a key role at the fifth meeting of BRICS Sherpas/Sous-Sherpas, in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
The gathering, marking the final meeting under the 2024 Chairmanship of the Russian Federation, focused on reviewing this year’s milestones, including the landmark Kazan Summit Declaration and the successful implementation of the BRICS Country Partner Model that expanded the group’s membership.
Mr. Sergey Rabkov, the Russian Sherpa and Chair of the meeting, emphasised BRICS’ steady consolidation, highlighting the seamless integration of new members such as Ethiopia. He praised the group’s achievements in 2024, particularly its efforts to foster global collaboration in political, economic, and social spheres.
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Representing Ethiopia, Ambassador Minelik Alemu, Special Policy Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, commended Russia’s leadership during its presidency and reiterated Ethiopia’s commitment to strengthening cooperation within BRICS. Ambassador Minelik advocated for enhanced partnerships in three critical areas: political and security collaboration, economic and financial integration, and people-to-people ties.
The meeting also featured presentations on economic and business advancements within BRICS. These included updates on the BRICS Business Council and BRICS Women Business Alliance, highlighting their contributions to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusivity across member states.
Ethiopia’s active participation reflects its dedication to leveraging BRICS’ platform for global influence and sustainable development.
Brazil is set to assume the BRICS presidency on 1 January 2025, and it is anticipated that the next summit will be held there sometime in 2025. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is advisable to monitor official communications from the BRICS member countries.
