On November 21, 2025, the second day of the VII International Municipal BRICS Forum successfully concluded in St. Petersburg. The day's program opened with a business breakfast, creating favorable conditions for an informal discussion of promising areas of cooperation and preparation for productive work. One of the Forum's activities also included a special negotiation track for the St. Petersburg Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange, represented at the Forum by Vice President Aleksey Dotsenko.
The main part of the day was dedicated to a busy business program, including sessions, roundtables, and discussions on key aspects of multilateral cooperation. For example, during the roundtable "Development of Northern Territories. The Northern Sea Route," experts from SCO+ countries conducted a comprehensive analysis of the problems and prospects for the development of the Arctic route. Key challenges were highlighted, including a shortage of specialized fleets, limited port infrastructure, and foreign policy risks. Particular attention was paid to the importance of international cooperation in shipbuilding and environmental safety.
The main part of the day was dedicated to a busy business program, including sessions, roundtables, and discussions on key aspects of multilateral cooperation. For example, during the roundtable "Development of Northern Territories. The Northern Sea Route," experts from SCO+ countries conducted a comprehensive analysis of the problems and prospects for the development of the Arctic route. Key challenges were highlighted, including a shortage of specialized fleets, limited port infrastructure, and foreign policy risks. Particular attention was paid to the importance of international cooperation in shipbuilding and environmental safety.
One of the key sessions was "The Product Path: From Russian Industry to BRICS Markets," co-organized by Forum partners SIBUR and R-Line Transport Systems. Participants discussed the growing role of the BRICS countries as centers of industrial and trade growth.
The session "Roads and Solutions. Addressing the Challenges of the Road and Utilities Sector to Create a Comfortable Urban Environment," held by Forum partner Tomez JSC, was particularly popular with city and regional representatives. During the event, participants learned a lot of new information about Russian special-purpose equipment and discussed the practical application of these technologies and the daily challenges faced by city and regional authorities.
The session "Roads and Solutions. Addressing the Challenges of the Road and Utilities Sector to Create a Comfortable Urban Environment," held by Forum partner Tomez JSC, was particularly popular with city and regional representatives. During the event, participants learned a lot of new information about Russian special-purpose equipment and discussed the practical application of these technologies and the daily challenges faced by city and regional authorities.
At the session "The Age of Change. India's Time: From Interest to Export," representatives from Russian and Indian business communities conducted a detailed analysis of practical barriers, including issues related to payment transactions, logistics, and customs regulations. Participants emphasized the need to develop effective cooperation mechanisms for successful market development.
Significant attention was given to healthcare issues. At the roundtable discussion "Implementation of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Healthcare," representatives from the BRICS countries discussed practical cases of AI application in diagnostics and medical care, emphasizing the role of technologies as effective tools for supporting medical decisions. The session "Cancer and Age" brought together leading oncologists from Russia and Hungary to examine the specifics of treating elderly patients and develop personalized treatment approaches.
Significant attention was given to healthcare issues. At the roundtable discussion "Implementation of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Healthcare," representatives from the BRICS countries discussed practical cases of AI application in diagnostics and medical care, emphasizing the role of technologies as effective tools for supporting medical decisions. The session "Cancer and Age" brought together leading oncologists from Russia and Hungary to examine the specifics of treating elderly patients and develop personalized treatment approaches.
