At the first online meeting of the BRICS Tourism Working Group, chaired by Brazil, representatives of the BRICS countries discussed key areas of the industry’s development. They paid special attention to the sustainability of the sector and the attraction of digital nomads professionals working remotely and travelling around the world. This is reported on the website of the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism. The discussion considered initiatives to improve tourism infrastructure and quality of services, as well as the development of…

Brazil, which has taken over as the BRICS group’s president this year, hosted the first meeting of the BRICS Task Force on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and Infrastructure under the BRICS Finance Track. The main topic of the meeting was increasing investment in climate-resilient infrastructure. This is reported by the official website of the Brazilian Government. Marden Barbosa, Task Force Coordinator from the Brazilian Ministry of Finance, emphasised the importance of sharing experiences on sustainable infrastructure, especially in the context of financing.…

Brazil, as the 2025 chair of BRICS, is driving discussions on modernising international financial transactions to enhance trade efficiency among emerging economies. The country is advocating for the adoption of blockchain technology to optimise contracts and payments within the group, as reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. This initiative is a key element of Brazil’s trade and investment facilitation agenda, one of the six priority areas under its BRICS leadership. Official sources emphasise that the plan is…

In line with global commitments to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the Brazilian Ministry of Transport has introduced the programme, aimed at curbing pollution from freight and passenger vehicles. The programme sets out a framework for enhancing emission reduction efforts in road transport. It aims to promote national and international collaboration with public and private organisations to develop sustainable solutions, improve fuel efficiency, and align freight and passenger transport with environmental conservation goals. The initiative also aligns with the United Nations…

Brazil has invited Mexico, Uruguay, and Colombia to participate in the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro in July. This was announced to journalists by the country’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, as reported by Prensa Latina, a partner of TV BRICS. “I think that even if they are not physical members, it is important that these countries participate because it is time to have a debate with the whole world,” the Brazilian President stressed. Lula emphasised that BRICS…

The jubilee “InterYes! 5.0” International Forum on Public Diplomacy, which gathered more than 100 young leaders from 45 countries, ended in Ulyanovsk. At the event, which took place in an online format, young people discussed key mechanisms of international interaction. The forum participants focused on issues related to the second track diplomacy – horizontal ties between youth communities of the BRICS countries. During the three thematic sessions, speakers and experts shared successful examples of public diplomacy and presented their ideas…

The BRICS Agriculture Working Group held its first meeting, coordinated by Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in collaboration with the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Family Farming, the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and representatives from other BRICS countries. Key agenda items for the working group include food security, sustainable agricultural production, trade and infrastructure development, and strategic agreements. Discussions also covered the implementation of electronic certification to enhance traceability and security in agricultural…

Brazil’s agricultural sector achieved a landmark feat in January 2025, recording US$11.0 billion in exports—the second-highest January export value in the country’s history. This is reported by the official website of the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. This surge was largely driven by robust increases in key exports, such as coffee, cellulose, and cotton, the source claims. Although shipments of soybeans, corn, and sugar-related products declined, the strength of Brazil’s other sectors led to a 5.3 per cent rise…

National Energy Council of the Federative Republic of Brazil (CNPE) has approved the decision to join the OPEC+ Charter of Cooperation among oil-producing countries. This is reported on the organisation’s website. “The decision comes after an initial announcement made by Alexandre Silveira, Minister of Mines and Energy of Brazil, at the 36th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting (ONOMM) on 30 November 2023,” the statement said. The OPEC press office specified that thanks to the efforts of Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister…

The Brazilian government has published a document summarising the priorities of its BRICS presidency.  Two priorities are listed – cooperation in the Global South and partnership for social development – which are divided into six central areas: cooperation in global health, trade and finance, climate change issues, governance of artificial intelligence, reform of the multilateral peace and security architecture and institutional development. In the area of global health cooperation, the need for increased investment in research and production of medicines…