Gustavo: Columbia Wants To Join BRICS

Colombian President Gustavo Petro expressed his country’s interest in joining BRICS. He said this during talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. “President Gustavo Petro expressed Colombia’s interest in joining BRICS as a full member as soon as possible. President Lula da Silva welcomed this initiative and is committed to advancing Colombia’s candidacy,”… Continue reading Gustavo: Columbia Wants To Join BRICS

South Africa Is Determined To Support Global Efforts To End Plastic Pollution.

South African Minister of Forest Fisheries and Environment Barbara Creecy said South Africa is determined to support global efforts to end plastic pollution. She recalled that in 2022, the country agreed to the need for an international legally binding instrument to combat plastic pollution at the fifth session of the United Nations (UN) Environment Assembly. The Minister… Continue reading South Africa Is Determined To Support Global Efforts To End Plastic Pollution.

Russian Foreign Ministry: BRICS Moves Forward, Creating Important Precedent

Sergey Ryabkov, after graduating in 1982 from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs), worked in various diplomatic positions in the central apparatus of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and abroad. Since August 2008, he is the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.… Continue reading Russian Foreign Ministry: BRICS Moves Forward, Creating Important Precedent

BRI Continues To Provide Opportunities For Development Around The World

In this year’s government work report, Chinese Premier Li Qiang pointed out that China will strive for solid progress in high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. The country will steadily advance cooperation on major projects and implement a number of “small yet smart” projects for improving the people’s well-being.  As an international public product and cooperation… Continue reading BRI Continues To Provide Opportunities For Development Around The World

General Elections Have Began In India

On 19 April, India starts parliamentary elections, which will be held in seven stages over six weeks. The results of the voting will determine who will take 543 seats in the Lok Sabha (lower house). Among the favourites is the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. The party’s leader is incumbent Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who… Continue reading General Elections Have Began In India

Brazil Authorises Construction Of 38 New Meat Processing Plants To Increase Exports To China

In Campo Grande, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva personally attended the shipment of the first batch of meat products to China from the newly opened plants. This important event is part of the federal government’s strategy to expand international trade and increase export opportunities. Since the start of 2023, Brazil has been actively… Continue reading Brazil Authorises Construction Of 38 New Meat Processing Plants To Increase Exports To China

Ethiopia’s Leadership Discusses Accelerating Integration Into BRICS Activities

About 1 500 people, including more than 50 heads of state and government, attended the BRICS summit in Johannesburg.

Ethiopia’s Foreign Ministry hosted the third meeting of the technical committee of representatives of the country’s leadership to discuss the strategy of interaction with BRICS. This is reported by ENA. The committee members representing government agencies assessed ways for Ethiopia to participate in the BRICS agenda. The meeting discussed accelerating the country’s integration into the… Continue reading Ethiopia’s Leadership Discusses Accelerating Integration Into BRICS Activities

China Remains Preferred Destination For International Investors

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High-level opening up and policies to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) were hot topics during the annual sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China’s key annual political meetings commonly known as Two Sessions.  China has been one of the most popular FDI destinations over… Continue reading China Remains Preferred Destination For International Investors

Some BRICS Countries’ Beaches Make It To The Top 100 Best In The World

The beach rankings were compiled and published by BeachAtlas, a London-based startup, used an algorithm to shortlist 100 beaches according to six criteria. The evaluation criteria included aspects such as value to the local community, natural uniqueness, diversity, inclusiveness, environmental friendliness and cultural and historical significance. Boulders Beach (South Africa) was ranked 2nd in the… Continue reading Some BRICS Countries’ Beaches Make It To The Top 100 Best In The World

India’s tourism industry to reach US$23.72 billion by 2024

More than 750 industrial units have benefitted from the initiative. Photo: iStock

The travel and tourism market in India will reach a revenue of USD 23.72 billion in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 9.62 per cent from 2024 to 2028. To boost the growth of the tourism sector, India has announced 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in tourism-related businesses in 2023, allowing investments in… Continue reading India’s tourism industry to reach US$23.72 billion by 2024

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