Representatives of BRICS+ Countries Put Forward Proposals to Strengthen Multilateralism

They paid particular attention to the issue of AI governance. Photo: Alexandre Brum / Brics Brasil

Representatives of BRICS countries and partner states took part in the 17th summit session of the association, entitled “Strengthening Multilateralism, Economic-Financial Affairs, and Artificial Intelligence”. At the meeting, they presented ideas on strengthening multilateralism, trade, and the development of AI. Indonesia participated in the summit for the first time as a full member of BRICS.… Continue reading Representatives of BRICS+ Countries Put Forward Proposals to Strengthen Multilateralism

Brazilian Expert Calls Upcoming BRICS Summit Opportunity for Trade and Investment Growth

The meeting was held behind closed doors. Photo: TimArbaev / iStock

The BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro will be a key platform for strengthening cooperation between the countries of the association, which is particularly relevant given the recent accession of new states to the group. This was stated by Rafael Dias, head of the International Relations Department at the University of Campinas (Brazil) and professor… Continue reading Brazilian Expert Calls Upcoming BRICS Summit Opportunity for Trade and Investment Growth

CEO of Analytical Centre Highlights Importance of Malaysia’s Participation in BRICS Summit

The expert believes the country will make a meaningful contribution to the meeting’s agenda. Photo: BERNAMA

The BRICS Summit, taking place as Malaysia holds the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), promises to be a significant event – especially in the context of shared priorities with Brazil, which is chairing the BRICS group this year. This was stated by Danial Rahman, Chief Executive Officer of the Asian Strategy… Continue reading CEO of Analytical Centre Highlights Importance of Malaysia’s Participation in BRICS Summit

The BRICS Spirit: Alive and Well in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG – At the APEC annual summit in Lima, Comrade Xi Jinping was practically coronated as the King of Peru, as a lively moveable feast celebrated the brand new $1.3 billion Chancay-Shanghai Maritime Silk Road across the Pacific. There could hardly be a more auspicious counterpart to the action in South America than to gather… Continue reading The BRICS Spirit: Alive and Well in South Africa

Brick By Brick, Xi Jinping Drives BRICS Cooperation

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

As Chinese President Xi Jinping and a host of other leaders gather in Kazan, Russia, for the 16th BRICS summit, the world is once again turning its limelight on the burgeoning international mechanism for how it will push forward self-development and respond to global woes. A steadfast champion of BRICS cooperation, Xi once compared its… Continue reading Brick By Brick, Xi Jinping Drives BRICS Cooperation

BRICS Bank To Finance Its Members’ Projects In Local Currencies

This was announced by the president of the bank Dilma Rousseff. Photo: Roberto Stuckert / Brasil 247

The New BRICS Development Bank (NDB) is set to launch payments in local currencies to invest in the private sector of the economies of the grouping’s member states, according to a statement by the financial institution’s president Dilma Rousseff. This is reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. The NDB director identified three main… Continue reading BRICS Bank To Finance Its Members’ Projects In Local Currencies

China-Africa Cooperation Showed New Vitality in 2023

The year 2023 marked the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the 10th year since Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Africa in 2013, his first foreign visit after taking office, during which he proposed the principles of sincerity, real results, amity and good faith for China’s Africa policy and the principle… Continue reading China-Africa Cooperation Showed New Vitality in 2023

Mulatu Teshome: Ethiopia Would Benefit From Formal BRICS Membership

Ethiopia will benefit immensely from formally joining the BRICS co-operation mechanism as the move will lead to increased investment and be a source of increased trade and economic exchanges, according to former Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome. This is reported by CCTV+, a partner of TV BRICS. At the 15th BRICS summit held in South Africa… Continue reading Mulatu Teshome: Ethiopia Would Benefit From Formal BRICS Membership

The Avocado Export Agreement Between South Africa and China is Crucial for Job Creation and Poverty Alleviation

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that BRICS leaders had unanimously agreed to a phased expansion starting with two states from Africa, three from the Middle East and one from Latin America. His Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, hailed the membership expansion as “historic”, adding that BRICS countries all have influence and shoulder important responsibilities for world peace and development.

On the eve of the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg in August, Chinese President Xi Jinping met his South African counterpart, President Cyril Ramaphosa. After the pomp and ceremony at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the two leaders and their ministers announced a raft of bilateral agreements across many fields.  One of the agreements, signed… Continue reading The Avocado Export Agreement Between South Africa and China is Crucial for Job Creation and Poverty Alleviation

Creating Single BRICS Payment System On 2024 Summit Agenda, Says Ramaphosa 

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that creating a single payment system using the national currencies of the BRICS countries will be on the agenda of the 2024 summit in Kazan, Russia. The head of state remarked while addressing the National Council of Provinces (upper house of parliament) on October `13.  “The BRICS group… Continue reading Creating Single BRICS Payment System On 2024 Summit Agenda, Says Ramaphosa 

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