In an exclusive commentary for TV BRICS, Editor-in-Chief of Al-Ahram Weekly and Ahram Online, Ezzat Ibrahim, noted that the meeting represents an unprecedented opportunity for Africa and the wider Global South. For the first time, he said, the agenda is set to give substantial attention to the issues facing low-income countries – from poverty to… Continue reading Ezzat Ibrahim: G20 Summit to Strengthen Cooperation on Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development
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Xu Feibiao: G20 Summit in South Africa to Reinforce Multilateral Cooperation and Propose Responses to Global Challenges
The current G20 Summit will help strengthen multilateralism and provide a platform for seeking solutions to global challenges. This view was expressed by Xu Feibiao, Director of the Center for BRICS and G20 Studies at the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, in an exclusive interview with CGTN, a partner of TV BRICS. Xu Feibiao… Continue reading Xu Feibiao: G20 Summit in South Africa to Reinforce Multilateral Cooperation and Propose Responses to Global Challenges
Expert: South Africa’s G20 Presidency Underscores Collective Vision for Global Solidarity
In his exclusive commentary for TV BRICS, Zamokuhle Mbandlwa, Professor at the Durban University of Technology and member of the BRICS Research Institute, emphasised that South Africa’s presidency of the G20 should be understood not as a national milestone but as an achievement for the entire African continent. He noted that Pretoria’s chosen agenda –… Continue reading Expert: South Africa’s G20 Presidency Underscores Collective Vision for Global Solidarity
Expert: Africa and Gulf States Increase Their Economic Influence Through G20 and BRICS
African countries are increasingly asserting their interests on the global stage through such groupings as the Group of Twenty (G20) and BRICS. Their partners include the Gulf states, which are actively investing in the African economy. This cooperation also opens up opportunities for Russia, particularly in the construction of new international transport routes. This view… Continue reading Expert: Africa and Gulf States Increase Their Economic Influence Through G20 and BRICS
China-South Africa Ties Spotlighted at Book Launch
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in South Africa co-hosted a major book launch event at the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens on Tuesday evening. The event marked the release of the book Xi Jinping and the Global South by Professor David Monyae and attracted academics, diplomats, media representatives, and civil society members. Ambassador… Continue reading China-South Africa Ties Spotlighted at Book Launch
The Platinum Price: What Trump’s G20 Rant Really Costs
President Donald Trump’s foreign policy pronouncements present a chaotic search for meaning. His threats against South Africa, Nigeria and Afghanistan, coupled with the termination of AGOA and “crazy” tariffs, seem inconsistent. However, reading this as a complex strategy grants it undue sophistication. The driving force is not a nuanced doctrine but a raw thirst for… Continue reading The Platinum Price: What Trump’s G20 Rant Really Costs
Brazil Calls for Fair Distribution of AI Technologies Worldwide
Brazil has proposed making artificial intelligence (AI) technologies accessible to developing countries. This statement was made by the Minister of Communications of the Republic, Frederico de Siqueira Filho, at the G20 Digital Economy Working Group Ministerial Meeting, according to the official website of the country. In his speech, he noted that Brazil seeks to reduce… Continue reading Brazil Calls for Fair Distribution of AI Technologies Worldwide
Brazil and South Africa Sign New Agreement in Agriculture to Boost Food Security
Brazil and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Intent that marks a new stage in bilateral agricultural cooperation, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and food security. This is reported by El Maipo, a partner of TV BRICS. The agreement was concluded on the sidelines of the G20 Agricultural Working Group meeting in… Continue reading Brazil and South Africa Sign New Agreement in Agriculture to Boost Food Security
The SCO Summit: The Multipolar Global Order is Here and Unstoppable
The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, stands as a watershed moment in the annals of global geopolitics. Hosted by the People’s Republic of China under the visionary leadership of President Xi Jinping, this two-day gathering from August 31 to September 1 brought together leaders from over 20 non-Western nations, including Prime… Continue reading The SCO Summit: The Multipolar Global Order is Here and Unstoppable
Egypt to Host G20 Meeting for First Time in History
For the first time since the G20 was established, its official meeting will be held outside the participating countries. It will take place in Cairo from 1 to 3 September, according to Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. As noted by the representative of the President of Egypt in the G20, Deputy Minister of… Continue reading Egypt to Host G20 Meeting for First Time in History