Brazil Shows The Fourth Highest Economic Growth Among G20 Countries In The Third Quarter Of 2024

This growth is mainly attributed to an increase in investment, which contributed to a 10.8 per cent increase in gross fixed capital formation compared to the same period in 2023, according to Toda Palavra, partner of TV BRICS. Experts say the Brazilian government’s expectations, initially set at 3.3 per cent gross domestic product (GDP) growth… Continue reading Brazil Shows The Fourth Highest Economic Growth Among G20 Countries In The Third Quarter Of 2024

South Africa Launches G20 Presidency, Pledges to Promote Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability

South Africa has officially assumed the G20 Presidency, launching its term under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability.” At a press conference held in Cape Town on December 03, President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the priorities of this historic presidency, which is the first time an African nation will lead the G20. Ramaphosa emphasised the need… Continue reading South Africa Launches G20 Presidency, Pledges to Promote Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability

R80 Million Cocaine From Brazil Disguised As Beans Uncovered At Durban Port

The R80 million drugs busted by the KwaZulu-Natal police earlier on Friday was shipped from Brazil in South America and disguised as kidney beans destined for the South African market.  Police said the ship that delivered it left Brazil early last month and docked in Durban over the weekend. Acting on intelligence gathered about the… Continue reading R80 Million Cocaine From Brazil Disguised As Beans Uncovered At Durban Port

Brazil’s Future Fuel Programme Sets Global Benchmark For Sustainable Energy Transition

Brazilian President Lula Da Silva said BRICS would continue to be a driving force of a new international order that would have more fairness and indispensable prayer to  promote peace, multilateralism and the defence of the international order.

Brazil’s pioneering Future Fuel Programme reached historic milestones in 2024, cementing the nation’s status as a global leader in sustainable energy transition, as reported by Brazil247, a partner of TV BRICS. Designed to decarbonise the transport sector, the initiative has already attracted investments projected to surpass US$52.52 billion by 2037, with the potential to prevent… Continue reading Brazil’s Future Fuel Programme Sets Global Benchmark For Sustainable Energy Transition

Russia Hands Over BRICS Chairmanship To Brazil At Final Meeting Of Sherpas

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov summarised the results of the Russian presidency in the group. Photo: Anatoly Medved / brics-russia2024.ru

The final meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas is taking place in Ekaterinburg on 27-28 November. Sergey Ryabkov, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister and a Sherpa in the association, emphasised that the group’s resilience has strengthened with its expansion. During the meeting, the Russian deputy foreign minister summarised the results of Russia’s BRICS chairmanship and thanked… Continue reading Russia Hands Over BRICS Chairmanship To Brazil At Final Meeting Of Sherpas

Xi Calls For Ushering In Next “Golden 50 Years” Of China-Brazil Relations

A dragon dance is staged at a reception celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Brazil in Brasilia, Brazil, Aug. 15, 2024. Photo: Xinhua/Wang Tiancong

China is ready to join hands with Brazil in a spirit of perseverance and dedication to build a China-Brazil community with a shared future and usher in the next “Golden 50 Years” of China-Brazil relations, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday. Addressing a grand welcome banquet hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da… Continue reading Xi Calls For Ushering In Next “Golden 50 Years” Of China-Brazil Relations

Brazil Hands Over G20 Presidency To South Africa

SHARED INTERESTS: South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa and his Brazilian counterpart, Lula da Silva, share a light moment at the G20 Summit in Brazil. The writer says a Negritude-inflected reading reveals South Africa’s foreign policy as an affirmation of African agency and decolonial sovereignty, an extension of the liberation project, and a rejection of the Eurocentric structures that have historically circumscribed African participation in global governance. Photo: Ricardo Stuckert / TV BRICS

On Tuesday, 19 November, Brazil hosted the closing session of the G20 summit on sustainable development and energy transition, as well as a ceremony to hand over the group’s presidency to South Africa. At the meeting, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivered a speech in which he emphasised the achievements of the Brazilian… Continue reading Brazil Hands Over G20 Presidency To South Africa

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: BRICS Countries Increase Their Influence In The G20

Speaking at a press conference on the results of the G20 summit in Brazil, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described the results of the summit as positive. According to him, important agreements were reached. The Russian Foreign Minister noted the strengthening of the role and influence of BRICS in the G20. “This was visible in… Continue reading Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: BRICS Countries Increase Their Influence In The G20

Xi Calls For Multi-Polar World, Inclusive Globalization Ahead Of G20 Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech titled "Working Toward a Ceasefire and Realizing Lasting Peace and Sustainable Security" at the extraordinary joint meeting of BRICS leaders and leaders of invited BRICS members on the situation in the Middle East with particular reference to Gaza on Nov. 21, 2023. Photo: Xinhua/Huang Jingwen

Upon arriving in Rio de Janeiro for the 19th G20 Summit on Sunday, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed readiness to work with all parties for an equal and orderly multi-polar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization. In a written statement, Xi hoped for the G20’s greater role as an important platform for… Continue reading Xi Calls For Multi-Polar World, Inclusive Globalization Ahead Of G20 Summit

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