FBA EAC and the International Union "BRICS Welding Institute" Explore Prospects for Cooperation
On November 3, 2026, the Financial and Business Association of Euro-Asian Cooperation (FBA EAC) hosted a working meeting focused on advancing cooperation with BRICS member states in the field of welding technologies and the welding industry. The discussions centered on the integration of innovative solutions, notably robotic systems for underwater welding and advanced industrial automation techniques.
Representing the FBA EAC, the discussion was attended by Sergey Korotkov, Advisor to the President of the FBA and Head of the FBA Committee for Multilateral Cooperation with BRICS countries. The Association’s guests included Ravil Khusnulin, Head of the International Union "BRICS Welding Institute", his Deputy Sergey Semykin, and Sergey Savchuk, Head of Stroyglobal Consulting.
During the meeting, the parties discussed avenues for collaboration within the BRICS framework. The leadership of the International Union outlined ambitious plans for expanding cooperation, which include establishing a unified register of welders and an international human resources center. The participants also explored opportunities for the standardization of welding processes and the exchange of scientific advancements among the member states of the association.
The key areas of cooperation identified during the meeting include:
– Training specialists for the welding industry utilizing advanced methodologies.
– Development of innovative technologies in the field of industrial and specialized welding.
– Implementation of joint projects in BRICS countries.
– Establishment of unified standards for the members of the association.
– Exchange of expertise in scientific and industrial domains.
Experts highlighted the substantial potential of this collaboration, noting that it could become a vital component of the BRICS industrial agenda. Particular emphasis was placed on developing competencies in underwater welding for offshore operations.
Following the discussions, the leadership of the International Union was invited to participate in the XII Moscow International Financial and Economic Forum "BRICS: New Horizons of Partnership," to be hosted by the FBA EAC on November 26, 2026. During the forum, the Union will present specific cooperation projects within the BRICS framework and propose viable options for integrating advanced technologies into the welding industry.