The WBA’s participation in the Forum will underscore the importance of expanding dialogue among parliamentarians, entrepreneurs, and leaders of BRICS countries on humanitarian and business issues.
The WBA’s participation in the Forum will underscore the importance of expanding dialogue among parliamentarians, entrepreneurs, and leaders of BRICS countries on humanitarian and business issues.
The Organizing Committee of the II BRICS Forum “Traditional Values” is proud to announce its partnership with the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance (WBA). The decision was made following an official invitation sent by Fausto Pinato, Member of the Chamber of Deputies of the National Congress of Brazil, President of the BRICS Parliamentary Front and the Forum’s Organizing Committee, to Monica Monteiro, Chair of the Brazilian Chapter of the WBA, and the subsequent confirmation of participation by the Women’s Business Alliance.
As part of this cooperation, the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance will be an active participant in the Forum’s business program. Monica Monteiro will chair a roundtable dedicated to the role of women in corporate governance, international trade, as well as financing, investment, and business development opportunities among BRICS countries.
The WBA’s participation in the Forum will underscore the importance of expanding dialogue among parliamentarians, entrepreneurs, and leaders of BRICS countries on humanitarian and business issues. The Alliance’s logo will be featured in the event’s official informational materials.
Monica Monteiro, Chair of the Brazilian Chapter of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance, commented on the partnership:
“We are pleased to join the II BRICS Forum “Traditional Values”. We sincerely believe that the active participation of women in economic and social life contributes to the harmonious development of society, strengthens international relations, and supports sustainable growth. We are confident that our initiatives and exchange of experience will form a strong foundation for new joint projects between the BRICS countries.”
Boris Tarasov, President of the Worldwide Association “True Values,” founder and CEO of the BRICS Forum “Traditional Values”, noted:
“The inclusion of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance as one of our Forum’s partners is a truly significant step. The Alliance’s participation will not only enrich the business agenda but also increase attention to vital social issues related to the role of women in the economy and humanitarian initiatives. I am confident that the synergy of professionalism, experience, and diversity among the WBA participants will make a valuable contribution to the development of dialogue among BRICS countries and inspire new joint projects to strengthen traditional values and promote sustainable growth.”
The II BRICS Forum “Traditional Values” will take place from September 15 to 17, 2025, in the capital of Brazil, Brasília, at the building of the National Congress of the Republic. The Forum will bring together parliamentarians, business representatives, cultural and public figures from BRICS and partner countries. The focus of the Forum is the development of cooperation based on shared traditional values, discussion of current issues in culture, health care, education, sustainable development, innovation, artificial intelligence, and creative entrepreneurship as the foundation for sustainable development and international cooperation. The event’s theme, “Uniting Traditions, Strengthening Nations”, continues the dialogue started at the I Forum in Moscow in 2024.
Background information:
The BRICS Women’s Business Alliance (WBA) is an international platform established in 2020 to promote women’s entrepreneurship in BRICS countries and globally. The WBA facilitates the integration of women-led businesses into global value chains, cooperation development, and the expansion of women’s economic participation. The alliance includes chapters in Brazil, Egypt, India, China, Russia, Ethiopia, South Africa, the UAE, Iran, and Indonesia, each comprising five prominent women entrepreneurs. Areas of activity: innovation, inclusive economy, healthcare, food and environmental security, creative industries, and tourism. More: bricswomen.com
The II BRICS Forum “Traditional Values” is a key platform for strengthening cooperation among BRICS countries based on traditional moral values. Official website: https://bricsforum.com.br/