The Summit of the Group of Twenty (G20) is an important platform for developing solutions aimed at advancing global cooperation and supporting the rapidly growing populations of the countries of the Global South. This opinion was shared in an exclusive commentary for TV BRICS by the Dean of the Faculty of International Economic Relations at the Financial University under the Government of Russia, Pavel Seleznev. The expert noted that such meetings of the leaders of the world’s major economies are…

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 sustainability and climate change. TVIbrahim highlighted that this year’s discussions will focus on practical measures to support renewable energy development in developing countries and to…

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 emphasised the historic significance of holding the summit in South Africa, as this is the first G20 Summit to take place on the African continent.…

The release of the fifth volume of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China, consisting of 91 of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s spoken and written works from 27 May 2022 to 20 December 2024, has further provided clarity on the issues in the contemporary governance of China, a major country whose domestic dynamics and international outlook are hugely consequential to the world. Such clarity is especially important because some intellectuals in the West have framed China as esoteric and its governance “opaque”…

Ethiopia has been actively asserting itself on the international stage, with its participation in various regional and global organisations serving as a key foundation for this progress. This was stated by Sun Mingxi, Chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of China in Ethiopia, in an interview with Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. According to him, Ethiopia’s accession to BRICS has significantly enhanced the country’s global influence and opened up new opportunities for partnership with other nations of…

The global energy market stands on the threshold of major transformation. Experts speak of a shift to the sixth technological paradigm and the related Industry 4.0 concept. The Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and global information networks will all require enormous energy resources. Will access to them become the key to success in the technological race? Russian Energy Week Russian Energy Week is the largest international discussion platform of its kind. This year, the forum brought together five thousand representatives…

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 Wu Peng of China delivered a keynote address, congratulating Professor Monyae on the publication. “It is a great pleasure to join you for the launch…

Writers from the BRICS countries convey the stories of different peoples through literature. The work of Egyptian author Salwa Bakr was recognised by the jury of the new BRICS Literature Award, which included her in the shortlist of nominees. In an interview with Za rubezhom, she spoke about how she became acquainted with Russia and what makes Egyptian literature unique. How can such initiatives contribute to mutual understanding among BRICS countries and increase interest in the literature of the Global…

Events in the first few days of September have confirmed what was already in motion. A new rhythm in world affairs is emerging. In Tianjin, a metropolis in north China, Chinese President Xi Jinping launched the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. In Beijing, China’s capital, President Xi reviewed troops during a military parade to mark the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World…

South Africa’s foreign policy configuration since the twilight of apartheid has been characterised by an evolving commitment to “active non-alignment” and an increasingly strategic engagement within the BRICS coalition. Popular analytical frameworks predominantly interpret such shifts in terms of geopolitical pragmatism or economic strategy aimed at positioning South Africa favourably within the global order. However, to grasp the full intellectual and normative import of South Africa’s international orientation, it is critical to engage with the more profound philosophical legacies that…