West using coercive measures to undermine int'l law: Russian PM
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Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin attends the meeting on economic issues held by Russian President Vladimir Putin, in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. (AP)
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Thursday accused the collective West of using unilateral coercive measures as a primary tool in its actions on the international stage to undermine the principles of international law, pointing out that more and more countries are facing similar pressures.
In a message to participants at the BRICS Legal Forum, Mishustin indicated that Russia's new foreign policy focuses on ensuring a truly sustainable and multipolar global order, an aspiration shared by many like-minded countries abroad.
He added that nations in the Global South are increasingly seeking to strengthen their sovereignty and defend their national interests.
The Russian prime minister underscored that joint efforts within BRICS should aim to protect international law, expressing confidence that discussions at the forum would be friendly and constructive, contributing to solving shared challenges and allowing for the exchange of promising ideas.
Moscow is hosting the ninth BRICS Legal Forum, titled, "Law: Safeguarding a Fair World," from September 19-20.
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