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Russian Minister of Justice Meets BRICS Ambassadors in Moscow
On 11 March Minister of Justice of the Russian Federation Konstantin Chuychenko held a meeting with ambassadors of BRICS countries as part of Russia’s Chairship of BRICS.
Meeting participants discussed opportunities for further expanding legal cooperation and ways to create new platforms for systematic and multilateral discussions of issues related to justice within BRICS.
Konstantin Chuychenko spoke about how common legal principles could serve as an important tool for strengthening ties between BRICS countries and eventually lay the foundation for greater economic, humanitarian, and cultural integration between the states.
“The legal systems, schools, and traditions in our countries vary considerably. We should capitalize on the unique opportunity to learn from each other’s best practices in law,” he said.
The St. Petersburg International Legal Forum is an effective modern platform for discussing issues in international law and opportunities for cooperation. The First Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Justice will be held this year as part of the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum.
“Cooperation between the ministries of justice in BRICS countries deserves its own special platform, and that is why we have taken the initiative to establish a permanent BRICS Council of Ministers of Justice for cooperation,” Chuychenko said. According to the Minister, the Council may serve to strengthen cooperation in justice on the basis of the principles of equality and mutual respect.
The Minister of Justice also focused on mechanisms for improving the arbitration of investment, noting that international efforts to resolve disputes between investors and the state should be systematic and long-term in nature. Russia has already presented a concept for the establishment of an International BRICS Arbitration Centre. Representatives within BRICS are currently consultating on the possibility of establishing such an institution taking into account the differences that exist in the different nations’ legal systems.
The Roscongress Foundation manages the events of Russia’s BRICS Chairship.
