Interview: BRICS Provides Alternative Funding, Diplomacy Options For Developing Countries, Says Expert

EXPANSION: The Foreign Ministry of Brazil announced on Friday (January 17) that Nigeria has become the ninth official BRICS partner, joining Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

BRICS has provided more funding options to support development in emerging economies and strengthened the voices of the Global South in international relations, said a South African expert. Emmanuel Matambo, research director of the Center for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg, made the remarks during a recent interview with Xinhua. Economically, Matambo noted,… Continue reading Interview: BRICS Provides Alternative Funding, Diplomacy Options For Developing Countries, Says Expert

Xi Advocates High-Quality Development Of Greater BRICS Cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, Oct. 23, 2024. The summit was hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin, and attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (via video conference), Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Photo: Xinhua/Xie Huanchi

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on BRICS countries to work for high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation. Xi made the remarks when addressing the 16th BRICS Summit held in Kazan, Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin chaired the summit, which was also attended by Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Indian… Continue reading Xi Advocates High-Quality Development Of Greater BRICS Cooperation

Ramaphosa Thanks ‘Valuable Ally’ Putin For ‘Support’ Before BRICS Summit In Russia

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 2024 BRICS Summit in Kazan. Photo: Russian MFA

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described Russian leader Vladimir Putin as a “valuable ally and a friend” who supported him when South Africa entered uncharted waters after the May general elections. He told Putin he had formed the Government of National Unity (GNU) with several opposition parties to stabilise South Africa politically after the governing African… Continue reading Ramaphosa Thanks ‘Valuable Ally’ Putin For ‘Support’ Before BRICS Summit In Russia

If Russian Sanctions Are Working, Why Are Our Mineral Prices So Low?

The price of coal soared in 2023, reaching almost $300 a ton in parts of Europe. And it fell back just as fast to half that, and less in some regions. There’s always a spike in demand over the northern winter when homes and factories need heating, but last year was special. You see, Russia… Continue reading If Russian Sanctions Are Working, Why Are Our Mineral Prices So Low?

Interview: BRICS Economies Have Great Potential, Capacity For Growth – Rousseff

This was announced by the president of the bank Dilma Rousseff. Photo: Roberto Stuckert / Brasil 247

The New Development Bank serves as a significant platform for international cooperation that transcends the territorial boundaries, said Dilma Rousseff, president of the bank. The BRICS countries are powerful economies with great potential and capacity for growth, Dilma Rousseff, president of the New Development Bank (NDB), has told Xinhua. “Measured by GDP, the BRICS countries… Continue reading Interview: BRICS Economies Have Great Potential, Capacity For Growth – Rousseff

BRICS Leaders Adopt Final Declaration Of XVI BRICS Summit

FOREIGN POLICY SHIFT: South Africa’s foreign policy configuration since the twilight of apartheid has been characterised by an evolving commitment to “active non-alignment” and an increasingly strategic engagement within the BRICS coalition.

The officials summarised the results of the Russian presidency this year and outlined priorities for the future in the document. The final declaration is published on the official website of the Russian President. “A final declaration has been prepared, which contains general assessments of the state of affairs in the world, summarises the results of… Continue reading BRICS Leaders Adopt Final Declaration Of XVI BRICS Summit

Iranian Doctors Achieve Success In Artificial Cornea Transplantation

Iranian doctors have successfully performed cornea transplantation using locally produced artificial corneas.  Mahmoud Jabarvand, Chairman of Iran’s Ophthalmology Association, announced this landmark event, highlighting the efforts of Iranian scientists over the past five years to develop these artificial alternatives. This is reported by ParsToday, a partner of TV BRICS. Jabarvand noted that in cases where… Continue reading Iranian Doctors Achieve Success In Artificial Cornea Transplantation

Egypt And Saudi Arabia Outline Plans To Double Trade

Hassan El-Khatib, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met with Abdulaziz Al-Sukran, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Foreign Trade, to discuss strategies to strengthen and develop economic cooperation between the two countries in various sectors. El-Khatib emphasised that Egypt and Saudi Arabia have strong bilateral relations based on years of… Continue reading Egypt And Saudi Arabia Outline Plans To Double Trade

Saudi Arabia Becomes Regional Leader In The Number Of Green Building Projects

Saudi Arabia has registered 2,000 of the 5,000 green building projects underway in the Middle East. The achievement reflects the kingdom’s commitment to sustainable development, said the country’s Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail. His words were reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The rise in the number of such projects is linked… Continue reading Saudi Arabia Becomes Regional Leader In The Number Of Green Building Projects

Chinese Scientists Develop Revolutionary Implants To Restore Walking Ability In Paralysed Patients

Chinese and local doctors pose for a photo after completing a surgery at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe, capital of Malawi, on 25 July. Photo: First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University

A groundbreaking implant has been developed by scientists from Fudan University in Shanghai, allowing paralysed individuals to regain control of their leg muscles. By implanting electrodes in both the brain and spinal cord, the researchers have created a “neural bypass” system, a significant breakthrough in brain-spinal cord interface research. This is reported by China Daily,… Continue reading Chinese Scientists Develop Revolutionary Implants To Restore Walking Ability In Paralysed Patients

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