Generating 89 per cent of Brazil’s oil and 76 per cent of its natural gas, Rio de Janeiro state rivals major oil-producing nations in output. With US$85 billion in planned energy investments through 2030, the sector is expected to create 70,000+ new jobs. At the “Power of Rio’s Oil” seminar, Energy Secretary Cassio Coelho emphasised the importance of oil and gas, stating that Rio is committed to renewable energy development. If it were a country, Rio would be the 10th…

The BRICS Working Group has held a series of meetings to discuss sustainable transport solutions and improve air connectivity between member countries. These discussions are aimed at agreeing on priority topics to be presented at the BRICS Summit in July. This is reported by the official website of the Brazilian Government. The first technical meeting focused on sustainability initiatives implemented by the Brazilian government in various logistics sectors. Representatives of the Brazilian Ministry of Ports and Airports presented proposals to…

As the 2025 G20 presidency, South Africa hosted the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg on 20-21 February, which will convene foreign ministers of G20 members such as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. This is an important event before the G20 Johannesburg Summit in November.  To remain relevant, the G20 must adopt bold reforms that prioritise the needs of marginalised regions, enforce its commitments, and move beyond its reputation as a “talk shop.”   The G20, consisting of the world’s leading…

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…