Rio de Janeiro: Russia, alongside China, BRICS, and SCO countries, is leading the global movement for justice and equality, stated Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday.

According to Namibia Press Agency, Lavrov emphasized the significant responsibility that this leadership role brings, particularly concerning the objectives outlined by their respective heads of state. He made these remarks during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, which took place on the sidelines of the BRICS foreign ministers' gathering in Rio de Janeiro.