OREANDA-NEWS A meeting of the BRICS energy ministers will take place on the sidelines of the Russian Energy Week international forum, and ways will be outlined to strengthen the role of BRICS in the global energy dialogue, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an address to the participants and guests of the forum.

"A meeting of the BRICS energy ministers will take place on the sidelines of the forum, which will be one of the key events of the year of Russia's presidency in this association. During the negotiations, it is necessary to agree on the principles of a fair energy transition common to our states, and outline ways to strengthen the role of BRICS in the global energy dialogue," the president noted.