Russian Presidential Advisor Anton Kobyakov met with Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar. The topic of the talks was the development of bilateral relations and co-operation on international platforms. “Moscow and New Delhi co-operate on an equal footing in trade, energy, science, investment, tourism and environmental protection. Importantly, co-operation between the two countries within the framework of integration associations is also being strengthened. This is of particular importance for the formation of a sovereign multipolar world,” Anton Kobyakov emphasised. Vinay…

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk will host the country’s largest open-air film festival. A street cinema will be set up on the square in front of the Oktyabr Cinema and Concert Hall, where from 7 to 10 August it will be possible to watch short films (competitive and non-competitive programmes), documentaries and animated films of recent years. The festival will be organised by the State Autonomous Cultural Institution “Sakhalin Cinema and Leisure Association”. The Big Educational Tent will also be set up on the…

The BRICS International School is a major initiative that trains young experts on BRICS topics. The programme aims to develop a professional community of young BRICSologists and educate a new generation of experts who are eager to have a deep understanding of politics, economics, culture, and other relevant areas of the BRICS group. The programme has been held annually since 2017 with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. In 2024, the initiative will take…

Malaysia has sent Russia a letter of intent to join BRICS, Prime Minister of the Southeast Asian state Anwar Ibrahim said. “Malaysia has sent a letter of application to join the group to Russia, which holds the BRICS chairmanship, expressing its willingness to become a member country or strategic partner,” he said. Anwar Ibrahim met Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov on July 28, saying the conversation focused mainly on the topic of Malaysia’s request to join BRICS. This…

Representatives of the BRICS countries at a three-day round table of geological services in Moscow supported the creation of a common platform, which was presented by the head of the Federal Agency for Subsoil Use (Rosnedra), Evgeny Petrov. “I am sure that in the conditions of the new economy, such dense interaction will become the basis for the development of joint geological programmes and will help to intensify the exchange of knowledge, methodology, and experience,” the report said. The platform…

Cooperation for the development of high technologies and the exchange of knowledge and experience are among the leading topics in the interaction between the BRICS countries. At the Archipelago 2024 project-educational event, which takes place from July 8 to 21, on Sakhalin, they discussed the application of the latest technologies to ensure the economic progress of developing countries and their sustainable position in the international arena. TV BRICS is the international media partner for the event. Dmitry Devitt, Director of…

The International Municipal BRICS Forum will be held in the Russian capital on August 27–28. The best practices of Moscow will be presented at it, said Sergey Cheremin, Head of the Department for External Economic and International Relations of Moscow. “All Russian regions are expected to participate, as well as more than 200 cities in the CIS, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia. The issues of municipal infrastructure, the social sphere, the principles of sustainable urban development, tourism…

Countries of the Islamic world support the idea of multipolarity and seek to contribute to shaping the international agenda. During the International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum” held in the capital of Tatarstan, representatives of businesses, government departments and public organisations discussed strengthening ties with Russia and BRICS countries. “Iraq has a great big future ahead of it in many areas, especially in economy and trade. We are keen to develop relations with Russia, so a logical step…

From June 11 to 24, Kazan will host the BRICS Games, an international multi-sport event that will bring together about 5,000 athletes from the countries of the association and invited states. Bricsik the leopard has been chosen as the mascot of the Games. The programme includes not only sports competitions and a meeting of BRICS sports ministers, but also a summit of partner ministers. It is noted that 380 sets of awards will be competed for in Kazan. Countries participating…

Vladimir Putin took office as President of Russia after taking the oath of office in the Grand Kremlin Palace. The elected head of state will be in office for another six years – until 2030. Some time before the event, Vladimir Putin was brought to the Grand Kremlin Palace. In the main hall solemnly brought the state flag, the standard of the president, the Constitution of Russia and the sign of the president – a golden cross with a double-headed…