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22 minutes 26 sec. BRICS News Digest for the previous week
Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira: BRICS is platform for dialogue
He said that the Kazan summit will discuss and decide how exactly the group will be expanded
According to Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, about 30 countries have already expressed interest in joining BRICS.
BRICS New Development Bank to finance its members' projects in local currencies
This was announced by the president of the bank Dilma Rousseff
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.
Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov: leaders from 24 countries confirm their participation in BRICS summit
According to him, the association's influence on the global agenda continues to grow
Representatives of 32 countries will come to the BRICS summit, 24 delegations will be headed by the leaders of states.
UN recognises India's progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
The organisation's representative also praised the country's progress in digital technology
India has made significant strides in reducing poverty, expanding electrification and access to drinking water, and improving sanitation.
China issues first licence for artificial intelligence kitchen robots
Artificial intelligence is an inevitable trend that is transforming the food and beverage sector
Beijing has issued its first commercial catering licence to a robot with built-in intelligence, representing a milestone in the regulation and application of advanced technology in the food industry.
Saudi Arabia becomes regional leader in the number of green building projects
This is due to the country's rapidly increasing population and increased focus on environmental awareness
Saudi Arabia has registered 2,000 of the 5,000 green building projects underway in the Middle East.
South Africa introduces major visa reforms to boost investment and employment
These reforms are poised to ease the process for South African companies and multinational corporations
South Africa's Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber, has announced reforms to the country's visa regime, aiming to bolster its attractiveness as a premier destination for investment and tourism.
Egypt approves amendments to law on vehicle import system for disabled drivers
The changes aim to improve procedures for managing the system of importing cars for disabled people
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostfa Madbouly approved a draft decision that amends the provisions of the implementing regulation of the Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian hold negotiations in Turkmenistan
This is their first meeting since Pezeshkian was elected President of Iran
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian arrived to a capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, to participate in the International Forum “Interconnection of Times and Civilisations – the Basis of Peace and Development.”
Taye Atske Selassie becomes Ethiopia's new president
The UN in Ethiopia congratulated the new president on his appointment and reaffirmed its commitment to continue working for the country's development
Taye Atske Selassie was sworn in as President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia at a joint parliamentary session of the country on 7 October 2024.
UAE celebrates country's success in clean energy transition at G20 meeting
The event was held in Brazil
The session, held in Brazil, aimed to promote cooperation among G20 member countries and identify opportunities and challenges in the energy and climate change sectors.
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