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Putin Says Emerging Economies Are Becoming New Growth Engines

Putin Says Emerging Economies Are Becoming New Growth Engines
Old Economic Leaders Being Replaced By New Growth Engines: Putin At BRICS Forum · freepressjournal.in

Vladimir Putin said the world economy is changing in important ways.

He said countries with growing economies are becoming more important.

These countries include members of BRICS.

Putin said BRICS countries produced more than 40% of the world’s economic output over the past five years.

He compared this with 29% for the G7.

He also said older powerful economies still have strong technology, science, and infrastructure.

Putin argued that stronger business ties could help BRICS countries handle economic problems.

He and Narendra Modi also discussed cooperation between Russia and India.

Key facts

BRICS share of global GDP
More than 40% over the past five years, according to Putin.
G7 share of global GDP
29% over the past five years, according to Putin.
Main economic trend
Economic power is shifting toward new centers of growth.
BRICS advantage
Large, dynamic, and vibrant domestic markets.
Putin-Modi discussions
Trade ties and the Programme for Economic Cooperation 2030.
Other cooperation areas
Infrastructure, energy, technology, defense, and culture.

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