BRICS (an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) is an interstate union of 10 states: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, UAE, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Saudi Arabia.
It was established in June of 2006 within the framework of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum with the participation of Ministers of Economics of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. Bilateral relations between the BRICS countries are based mainly on the principals of non-interference, equality and mutual benefit.
Since 2009, BRICS governments have held annual official summits.
Russia will chair the 16th BRICS Summit on October 22-24 of 2024 in Kazan. In addition to the member countries of the Union, also present will be representatives of other Russia friendly states.
The postage stamp provides an image of the emblem of the 16th BRICS Summit against the background of the panorama of the city of Kazan.
| Paper |
Printing method |
Perforation |
Format of the stamp |
Edition |
| Chalk surfaced |
Offset + security system |
Comb 12:11¾ |
42 × 30 mm |
90 thousand stamps |