The panel session will highlight the evolving dynamics of cooperation between BRICS and CIS countries. Experts from various fields will discuss the opportunities and challenges in fostering regional partnerships, exploring economic collaboration, trade relations, and cultural exchanges. This session aims to provide a fresh perspective on how these nations can leverage their unique strengths to enhance mutual growth and stability.

Moderator: 

Ilhom Nematov, CIS Deputy Secretary General (Uzbekistan).

Speakers:

Tatiana Lugina, Chairperson of Bellegprom concern, Chairperson of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance Regional Office in Belarus (Belarus); 

Raushan Sarsembayeva, President of the Association of Business Women of Kazakhstan, Chairperson of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance Regional Office in Kazakhstan (Kazakhstan);  

Aidai Kerimkulova, Deputy Chairperson of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance Regional Office in Kyrgyzstan (Kyrgyzstan);

Olga Batsyna, Sales Director Russia of SPA International Food Group Co. Ltd. (Thailand);

Victoria Bayran, Head of the Center for Support and Development of Women’s Entrepreneurship, Belinvestbank OJSC (Belarus); 

Luan Queiroz Barral, Head of Compliance of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce of the Mercosur and the Americas (Brazil);

Teresa Cristina Corpa Vendramini, Business Director and Consultant at Embrapa (Brazil);

Hon. Hazel Mbele, MP – Parliament of South Africa, Portfolio Advocate – Gender Equity & Inclusive Growth,  (South Africa).