The 2nd session of the 14th convocation of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC, the highest legislative body) has opened in Beijing, the capital of China, which will last until 11 March. This is reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. The session is attended by 2,956 deputies. They will review the government… Continue reading China Outlines Main Directions Of Economic Development In 2024
Modi: India Is Emerging As A Global Hub In Semiconductor Manufacturing
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that with the government’s approval for the construction of three semiconductor manufacturing facilities, the country will further move towards technological self-reliance. “This will also ensure India emerges as a global hub in semiconductor manufacturing,” he stressed. The Indian government has approved the construction of three semiconductor manufacturing and assembly… Continue reading Modi: India Is Emerging As A Global Hub In Semiconductor Manufacturing
Russian Foreign Ministry: Further BRICS Expansion Should Be Postponed Until Kazan Summit
Discussion of further BRICS expansion should be postponed until the summit in Kazan, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Russia’s BRICS Sherpa Sergey Ryabkov said in an interview with TASS. “We should provide countries interested in rapprochement with BRICS with a platform where they can work in practical terms without feeling bypassed and as if they are… Continue reading Russian Foreign Ministry: Further BRICS Expansion Should Be Postponed Until Kazan Summit
BRICS and Global South Cooperation Summit Participants Discuss Potential Of African Countries
A one-day summit on “BRICS and Global South Cooperation” was held in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, to discuss issues related to the expansion of the alliance. The event was organised by the UNESCO Foundation in cooperation with the Nigerian Universal Migration Enlightenment Centre, the Centre for Social Science Research (Mali), the Russian Centre for Applied… Continue reading BRICS and Global South Cooperation Summit Participants Discuss Potential Of African Countries
Xinjiang Embarks On Path Towards High-Quality Development With Local Characteristics
Situated in northwest China, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is the largest provincial region in terms of land area and is endowed with rich resources. It is also known as a champion of China’s reform and opening-up, the core of Silk Road Economic Belt, and a springboard for China’s greater openness. As a microcosm of the… Continue reading Xinjiang Embarks On Path Towards High-Quality Development With Local Characteristics
South Africa and Zimbabwe Sign Agreement on Water Resources Co-operation
South Africa’s Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu and his Zimbabwean counterpart Anxious Jongwe Masuka have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the transfer of treated water across the common border. The implementation of the bilateral agreement provides for the delivery of about 15 million cubic metres of water per annum, equivalent to… Continue reading South Africa and Zimbabwe Sign Agreement on Water Resources Co-operation
Vladimir Putin Leads In Russian Presidential Election
Voting in the presidential election has ended in Russia. It started on Friday, 15 March, and lasted three days. The last polling stations closed in Kaliningrad at 20:00 (21:00 Moscow time). Four candidates competed for votes in the first round of the election. Following the results of processing 99.67 per cent of the protocols, the… Continue reading Vladimir Putin Leads In Russian Presidential Election
Urban Environment Experts Take Part In Sustainable Cities In Action Forum In UAE
The main objective of the event is to share innovations and solutions, as well as explore ways to drive positive urban development in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. City leaders, developers, architects, designers, urban planners, non-governmental organisations, financial institutions, SME (small and medium enterprises) networks and international trade delegations have been invited to… Continue reading Urban Environment Experts Take Part In Sustainable Cities In Action Forum In UAE
Giyani Water Project Contractors Make ‘Significant Progress’
AFTER a decade-long delay attributed to poor performance and alleged tender irregularities, contractors appear to have made significant progress towards the R4.1 billion Giyani Bulk Water Project. Residents say their water supply has improved since late last year, after the government made notable progress in installing water pipes and refurbishing the reservoirs. They told African… Continue reading Giyani Water Project Contractors Make ‘Significant Progress’
Lula da Silva: CELAC Countries Can Become Centre Of Global Diplomacy Through G20 And BRICS Summits
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and others attended the event. One of the key points raised at the summit was the need to strengthen regional integration. In his speech, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva emphasised the importance of uniting Latin American and Caribbean… Continue reading Lula da Silva: CELAC Countries Can Become Centre Of Global Diplomacy Through G20 And BRICS Summits