BRICS News Digest for the previous week

EEF-2024 plenary session discusses the role of BRICS countries and Global South in the world economy

This year, more than 6,000 participants arrived in Vladivostok

The plenary session was the central event of the 9th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF).

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Brazil to improve infrastructure of Santos Dumont airport

The flow of foreign tourists to Rio de Janeiro has increased by 20 per cent this year

Investments of 400 million Brazilian reals (more than 6.3 billion rubles) will be directed to improve the infrastructure of Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro.

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Delhi reduces environmental pollution by 45%

All pollution-prone industries have shifted 100 per cent to compressed natural gas

Gopal Rai, Delhi's  Environment, Forestry, and Wildlife Minister, said that Delhi has achieved a significant reduction in pollution by 45 per cent due to the government's long-term action.

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Leaders of China and South Africa announce elevation of bilateral ties to all-round strategic cooperative partnership

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived on a state visit to China

The presidents of China and South Africa, Xi Jinping and Cyril Ramaphosa, have announced the upgrading of bilateral relations to a new-age comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.

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Egypt's citizens to be given permission to build penthouses in new cities

The importance of maintaining the urban landscape of new cities was emphasized

Egypt’s Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Sherif El-Sherbiny announced a new policy allowing citizens who comply with current building permits to apply for an increase in the building ratios for penthouses in new cities. 

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Iranian official underlines potential of BRICS cooperation

He stressed that Iran needs to utilise the potentials of all countries and strengthen its international relations

Abolfazl Zahravand, an Iranian diplomat, said Iran's membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and BRICS should enter an operational phase.

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Ethiopia's pharmaceutical sector generates US$1.5 billion per year in revenue

Ethiopia's Minister of Health has emphasised the investment potential of the country's pharmaceutical sector

According to Ethiopia's Health Minister, Mekdes Daba, the country's pharmaceutical industry can generate more than US$1.5 billion per year for investors.

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Under-Secretary of UAE's Ministry of Finance: Country's membership in BRICS represents strategic achievement for its financial sector

Through its membership of BRICS, the UAE seeks to take the lead in shaping initiatives that will strengthen its position in global economic co-operation

Younis Haji Al Khoori, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, emphasised that the UAE's strategic partnerships have spectacularly showcased its key initiatives on the global stage.

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Saudi Arabian scientists identify four new types of coffee

The patents relate to new and outstanding types of Saudi coffee

Scholars from the Jazan University in Saudi Arabia have taken a significant step in the development of indigenous coffee.

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