Russian Federation, Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan, Kremlyevskaya St., 1

BRICS+ Association of Cities and Municipalities

Connecting the cities of BRICS+ countries to implement joint projects aimed at improving the quality of life for the residents of cities and municipalities

Аbout the Association

Greeting of the Chairman of BRICS+ Association of Cities and Municipalities

Ilsur Metshin
Mayor of Kazan
President of UNACLA
Dear friends, esteemed members of the Association, representatives of cities and municipalities!

We are living in an era of global change, where the voice of every participant in the international community is becoming increasingly important. Cities and municipalities play a key role in the development of their countries and regions, and their contribution to this process cannot be overstated. This is why our Association seeks to unite the efforts of cities and municipalities from BRICS+ countries to work together towards common goals and objectives, and to create a platform for cities and municipalities to share experiences, knowledge, and best practices.

We are ready to share our achievements and learn from others to create a better future for our citizens. Our goal is to strengthen international cooperation and foster the development of our cities and municipalities for the benefit of their residents.

I am confident that our collaboration will be fruitful and mutually beneficial. We are open to new members who share our values and are ready to contribute to the growth of our cities and countries. Together, we can achieve more and create a more harmonious and sustainable future for all.

The BRICS+ Association of Cities and Municipalities is a platform that enables us to become closer to one another, understand the characteristics and needs of our partners, and strengthen international cooperation. Let us seize this opportunity to make our cities even more prosperous and harmonious!

Wide geography of the association's members

The International Forum of BRICS+ Cities, during which the Founding Meeting of the BRICS+ Association of Cities and Municipalities took place, brought together more than 200 heads and representatives of municipal entities from 20 countries around the world
20
countries
200
heads
2.6
billion people
More about the Association Members
Committees on Key Areas of Activity
Committee on Social
Development
Committee on Architecture and Urban Development
Committee on Youth Policy
and Education
Committee on Ecology
Committee on Digitalization
BRICS+ Women’s Committee

Key Projects and Initiatives

The Association supports the implementation of initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing the capacity of local self-government and improving municipal processes through the exchange of experiences and knowledge.
About the projects
BRICS+ Library
A unique cultural project that brings together the literary heritage and contemporary achievements of the BRICS+ Association members
Shared City
Case aggregator for sharing best practices and innovative solutions across various fields
shared-city.org

Partners of the AssociatioN

Cooperation with local authorities and international organizations will enable the Association to acquire experience and knowledge in the management of cities and municipalities, which will help improve the quality of life for its members' populations.
All Partners
City Hall of Kazan
The set of local self-government bodies of the municipal formation of the city of Kazan.
kzn.ru
International Association «United Cities and Local Governments of Eurasia»
A global network of municipalities, metropolises, and regions, as well as their associations, established in 2004 to strengthen the role of local and regional authorities in the global decision-making process.
euroasia-uclg.ru
The Association «Council of Municipalities of the Republic of Tatarstan»
sovmo.tatarstan.ru
All-Russian Association for the Development of Local Self-Government (VARMSU)
It serves as a unified and consolidating entity for the municipal community of Russia. The association was founded by major and reputable public organizations of the Russian Federation.
varmsu.ru

News

24.04.2025
Ilsur Metshin Held a Meeting of the BRICS+ Association of Cities and Municipalities in Tehran
The Working Meeting was attended by representatives from Russia, China, Brazil, India, Indonesia, South Africa, and Iran
31.10.2024
The Working Meeting of the BRICS+ Association of Cities and Municipalities
At the meeting, the organization's charter and future directions of work were discussed
28.08.2024
The Mayor of Kazan on the BRICS+ Association of Cities and Municipalities
At the international forum in Moscow, Ilsur Metshin urged representatives of municipal authorities to jointly implement projects
All news