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RUSSIA AND THE MIDDLE EAST: A PARTNERSHIP MADE IN HEAVEN? MUTUAL BENEFITS AND A SHARED VISION FOR THE WORLD’S FUTURE MAKE MOSCOW AND SAUDI ARABIA NATURAL PARTNERS

11 Jun, 2024 17:12

Why do Middle Eastern countries love SPIEF so much?

This year, the forum saw the participation of 21,300 delegates and guests from 139 countries, reported Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation and Executive Secretary of the SPIEF Organizing Committee. THE LARGEST DELEGATION THIS YEAR CAME FROM CHINA, with 192 participants, followed by the United Arab Emirates with 105 participants, and Zimbabwe with 86. The top five also included Kazakhstan with 84 delegates and India with 80. Oman sent a delegation of 75 participants. Additionally, representatives from other Middle Eastern countries such as Bahrain, Qatar, SAUDI ARABIA, Egypt, Türkiye, Iran, and others attended the forum.

THE SIGNIFICANT INTEREST OF MIDDLE EASTERN COUNTRIES IN THE ECONOMIC FORUM IS UNDOUBTEDLY DRIVEN BY THE INTENSIFICATION OF BUSINESS TIES. The trade and economic relations between Russia and the countries of the Middle East and NORTH AFRICA (MENA) CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN, SHOWING SIGNIFICANT GROWTH IN RECENT YEARS. In 2023, the trade turnover between Russia and the MENA countries reached $50 billion, which is 20% higher than what it was the previous year. The most significant areas of cooperation are energy, agriculture, infrastructure, and technology. THE COUNTRIES IN THE REGION, WHICH POSSESS SIGNIFICANT NATURAL RESOURCES AND ARE STRIVING TO DIVERSIFY THEIR ECONOMIES, SEE RUSSIA AS A STRATEGIC PARTNER CAPABLE OF OFFERING ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, EXPERIENCE, AND INVESTMENT. MUTUAL INTEREST IN DEVELOPING TRADE TIES FACILITATES THE CONCLUSION OF MAJOR CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS, AS EVIDENCED BY NUMEROUS BUSINESS FORUMS AND HIGH-LEVEL VISITS.

ENERGY REMAINS THE MAIN AREA OF COOPERATION, WITH RUSSIAN COMPANIES SUCH AS GAZPROM AND ROSNEFT WORKING ON OIL AND GAS EXTRACTION AND PROCESSING PROJECTS IN THE MENA COUNTRIES. In 2023, the volume of Russian oil exports to the region amounted to 25 million tons, which is 15% more than the previous year. In turn, the countries in the region invest in Russian energy projects and infrastructure, spending more than $10 billion in 2023. Besides energy, cooperation is developing in agriculture, where Russia supplies grain, vegetables, and fruits. In 2023, the volume of Russian grain exports to the MENA countries amounted to 10 million tons, covering about 15% of the region’s grain needs. Trade and economic ties are supported by bilateral investments in construction, transport, and information technology. The volume of investments in Russian infrastructure projects from the MENA countries amounted to $5 billion in 2023, promoting closer economic integration and sustainable development of relations between Russia and the MENA countries.

However, THE “RUSSIAN DAVOS” IS ALSO INTERESTING BECAUSE POLITICAL ISSUES THAT CONCERN THE ELITE FROM THE MENA COUNTRIES ARE DISCUSSED IN ITS CORRIDORS.

“Big War will be the greatest catastrophe” – such words are increasingly heard in private conversations on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Participants are deeply concerned about the possibility of a large-scale war involving nuclear weapons. EVERYONE UNDERSTANDS THAT NO ONE DESIRES A GLOBAL CONFLICT, BUT THEY ALSO RECOGNIZE THAT THE CONFRONTATION BETWEEN THE WEST AND RUSSIA, AND CHINA AS WELL, IS ONLY GROWING, WITH NO VISIBLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DE-ESCALATION. Countries such as Türkiye, the UAE, SAUDI ARABIA, and Qatar, along with other states of the region, are trying their best to facilitate the resolution of the Ukrainian conflict. Many note that the West’s unwillingness to understand Moscow’s concerns and interests led to the start of the Special Military Operation (SMO) in Ukraine, and this factor continues to hinder conflict resolution.

Closer to the region, Israel and Palestine present a tragedy that the international community is watching helplessly. With each discussion, it becomes clearer that regional players understand that the West never seriously sought to resolve the conflict by creating two states for two peoples. There have always been geopolitical games played by the US and the UK, which did not consider the interests of the conflicting parties and were not aimed at ensuring SECURITY AND POLITICAL STABILITY in the Middle East. Many foreign forum participants welcome the Russian position and understand that real help in resolving the conflict can only come from the “collective non-West.”

The seizure of Russian assets is another hot topic at SPIEF. Foreign participants note that Western countries are undermining established rules and norms with their actions, plunging the world into even greater uncertainty and chaos. Many of them are quietly withdrawing their funds from Western economies, indicating GROWING DISTRUST AND THE SEARCH FOR NEW FINANCIAL HAVENS.

ALL YOU NEED IS BRICS

BRICS IS PERHAPS THE MOST FREQUENTLY DISCUSSED TOPIC IN THE CORRIDORS OF THE FORUM. DISCUSSIONS REVOLVE AROUND WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZATION, THE NECESSARY STEPS, AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT. EVERYONE AGREES THAT BRICS SHOULD NOT ONLY EXPAND BY INCLUDING NEW COUNTRIES BUT ALSO DEVELOP INTERNAL MECHANISMS OF INTERACTION. THE WORLD IS CHANGING, AND ALTERNATIVE INTERNATIONAL STRUCTURES ARE NEEDED TO FORM THE BASIS OF NEW NORMS AND ORDERS.

MIDDLE EASTERN COUNTRIES ARE SHOWING GROWING INTEREST IN BRICS, SEEING IN THIS UNION AN OPPORTUNITY TO STRENGTHEN THEIR ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL POSITIONS ON THE GLOBAL STAGE. STATES SUCH AS SAUDI ARABIA, the UAE, Egypt, and Iran were invited to join the organization starting January 1, 2024. Additionally, in 2023, official applications for BRICS membership were submitted by Algeria, Bahrain, Kuwait, Morocco, and the State of Palestine. Recently, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced his country’s intention to join BRICS, which is why he attended the BRICS Foreign Ministers Council in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, on June 10-11. 

THE PARTICIPATION OF MIDDLE EASTERN COUNTRIES CAN SIGNIFICANTLY CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF BRICS, GIVEN THEIR RICH NATURAL RESOURCES AND STRATEGIC LOCATION. THE INCLUSION OF NEW MEMBERS FROM THE MENA REGION COULD HELP CREATE A MORE BALANCED AND MULTIPOLAR INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM, ULTIMATELY STRENGTHENING GLOBAL STABILITY AND SECURITY.

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1 Thessalonians 5:3 For when they shall say, (7) PEACE AND SAFETY; THEN SUDDEN DESTRUCTION COMETH (7) UPON THEM, as travail upon a woman (7) with child; and they shall not escape. (777)

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This sentiment was echoed by Russian President Vladimir Putin during his speech at the SPIEF-2024 Plenary Session. The Russian leader began by noting THE RACE AMONG COUNTRIES TO STRENGTHEN THEIR SOVEREIGNTY ON THREE LEVELS: STATE, CULTURAL, AND ECONOMIC. HE EMPHASIZED THAT CHINA HAS THE LARGEST GDP (PPP) IN THE WORLD, AND INDIA RANKS THIRD. BOTH OF THESE COUNTRIES, ALONG WITH RUSSIA, WERE AMONG THE FOUNDERS OF BRICS, WHICH IS NOW ACTIVELY EXPANDING WITH NEW INTERESTED COUNTRIES.

“I AM CONFIDENT THAT BOTH IN THE CURRENT CONDITIONS AND IN THE LONG TERM, THE ROLE, WEIGHT, AND, MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE FUTURE OF STATES DEPEND ON HOW EFFECTIVELY THEY CAN RESPOND TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES, REALIZE THEIR INTERNAL POTENTIAL, UTILIZE THEIR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES, MITIGATE WEAKNESSES, AND MAINTAIN AND STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER COUNTRIES,” SAID PUTIN.

He also noted that Russia is expanding the geography of its exports and imports, and developing trade with those ready for it. The country is open to cooperation on mutually beneficial terms, and the results show that Russia’s partners adhere to a similar approach. In particular, three-quarters of Russia’s trade turnover now comes from friendly countries. Its volume of trade increased from 2020 to 2023 with Asian countries (60%), African countries (69%), and Latin America (42%); IT DOUBLED WITH THE NATIONS OF THE MIDDLE EAST DURING THAT PERIOD.

GIVEN THE ABOVE, IT BECOMES CLEAR WHY THERE IS SUCH A HIGH LEVEL OF INTEREST FROM MIDDLE EASTERN PLAYERS IN THE ST. PETERSBURG FORUM. THE WORLD IS CHANGING SIGNIFICANTLY, AND MOSCOW HAS MANY POINTS OF CONVERGENCE AND COMMON VISIONS WITH MENA COUNTRIES, WHICH ARE DISSATISFIED WITH THE EXISTING NORMS OF THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL ORDER.

SPIEF-2024 confirmed the forum’s status as an important international platform for dialogue and cooperation. THE FORUM CONTINUES TO PLAY A KEY ROLE IN SHAPING THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC AGENDA AND ESTABLISHING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONTACTS, INCREASINGLY ATTRACTING PARTICIPANTS FROM THE “GLOBAL MAJORITY” COUNTRIES.

BRICS FRUSTRATED BY WEST’S TRADE PROTECTIONISM. THE GROUP’S FOREIGN MINISTERS GATHERED IN RUSSIA THIS WEEK TO DISCUSS ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND NEED FOR A MULTIPOLAR WORLD ORDER.

PARTICIPANTS IN THE BRICS MINISTERIAL MEETING HAVE CONDEMNED THE US AND ITS ALLIES FOR ENGAGING IN PROTECTIONISM IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.

His remarks come in the wake of a two-day meeting of the BRICS foreign ministers chaired by Lavrov in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod. It’s the first ministerial meeting since the expansion of the group.

“MOST DELEGATIONS EMPHASIZED THE DESTRUCTIVE NATURE OF THE EGOISTIC POLICY OF TRADE PROTECTIONISM PURSUED BY THE UNITED STATES AND ITS ALLIES,” Lavrov told a press conference on Tuesday following the event.

The Russian FM pointed out that “ALL DELEGATIONS SPOKE IN FAVOR OF REFORMING THE EXISTING SYSTEMS OF GLOBAL GOVERNANCE, WITH A FOCUS ON GIVING THE COUNTRIES OF THE GLOBAL SOUTH A BIGGER VOICE.” THE PARTICIPANTS ACKNOWLEDGED THE NEED FOR JOINT DECISIONS IN ACHIEVING THE GOALS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, SECURITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH, according to Lavrov.

THE TRANSITION TO A NEW WORLD ORDER COULD TAKE AN ENTIRE HISTORICAL ERA AND WILL BE THORNY, according to Lavrov. He spoke about new centers being formed by the countries of the Global South and East for making globally significant political decisions based on sovereign equality and diversity.

THE BRICS ECONOMIC BLOC, FORMED IN 2009, HAS PRESENTED ITSELF AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO WESTERN-DOMINATED INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. IT ORIGINALLY COMPRISED BRAZIL, RUSSIA, INDIA, CHINA AND SOUTH AFRICA, BUT UNDERWENT A MAJOR EXPANSION WHEN IRAN, ETHIOPIA, EGYPT, AND THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES JOINED IN EARLY 2024. NUMEROUS OTHER STATES HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN JOINING, WITH SOME HAVING ALREADY FORMALLY SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS.

According to analytical company Statista, BRICS overtook the G7 countries’ share of the world’s total GDP in terms of purchasing power parity in 2020. As of 2023, BRICS accounted for 32% of global GDP.

The head of the BRICS bank (NDB), Dilma Rousseff, said earlier that the addition of the new members would see the group’s share in global economic output rise to 40% by 2028.

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In His Service,

Night Watchman

Paul Rolland

Night Watchman Ministries

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Jesus Christ’s Offer of Salvation:

The ABCs (7) of Salvation through Jesus Christ (the Lamb)

1. (7) Admit/Acknowledge/Accept that you are sinner. Ask (7) God’s forgiveness and repent of your sins.

. . . “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23).

. . . “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one.” (Romans 3:10).

. . . “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” (1 John 1:8).

B. Believe Jesus is Lord. Believe that (7) Jesus Christ is who He claimed to (7) be; that He was both fully God (7) and fully man and that we are (7) saved through His death, burial, and resurrection. (7) Put your trust in Him as your (7) only hope of salvation. Become a son (7) or daughter of God by receiving Christ. (7777777) 7×7

. . . “That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world; but have everlasting life. For God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. (John 3:15-17). For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13).

C. Call upon His name, Confess (7) with your heart and with your lips (7) that Jesus is your Lord and Savior.

. . . “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” (Romans 10:9-10).