BRICS News Digest for the previous week

Brazil announces BRICS chairmanship priorities for 2025

The country assumed the presidency of the association on 1 January 2025

The Brazilian government has published a document summarising the priorities of its BRICS presidency. 

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Maria Zakharova describes upcoming G20 foreign ministers' meeting in South Africa as landmark event

The Russian delegation will be led by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

The G20 foreign ministers will meet in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 20-21 February.

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Mutual tourist flow between Belarus and Russia reaches record levels

Over 80 per cent of hotel guests in Belarus are Russian citizens

Tourists from Russia are coming to Belarus thanks to the expansion of air and rail links: direct flights to the country are carried out from 18 cities of Russia, and their average load reaches 88 per cent.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi: India's goal is to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030

The Indian Prime Minister also said that the republic's leadership plans to increase renewable energy capacity by 500 GW 

The India Energy Week 2025 kicked off in New Delhi on 11 February.

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Russian Ministry of Health is ready to support training of Ethiopian doctors

About 90 specialists from the republic have already been trained in Russia in the field of maternal and child health care

Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko and Ethiopian Ambassador to Moscow Genet Teshome Girru discussed plans of cooperation between the countries in the field of health care and prospects of its development for the current year.

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Chinese scientists develop innovative biomimetic hand prosthesis

The device can imitate 33 standard grip types and perform complex movements

Researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) have introduced a biomimetic hand prosthesis capable of executing intricate movements, including sign language, handling scissors, using a smartphone, and combing hair.

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Iran to unveil breakthrough anti-cancer vaccine in summer 2025

This achievement is expected to enhance treatment accessibility for patients

Iran is set to introduce a groundbreaking anti-cancer vaccine in the summer of 2025, according to the institute established under the supervision of the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.

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Egyptian government allocates additional funds to equip medical facilities

This is expected to help improve access to medical services for 6 million citizens of the country

Egyptian authorities have allocated more than US$1 billion to equip medical facilities in six governorates.

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UAE launches Blue Residency scheme to attract sustainability pioneers

The programme builds on the UAE’s ongoing efforts to position itself as a global hub for sustainability and climate action

The United Arab Emirates has officially launched the first phase of the Blue Residency scheme, a long-term visa programme designed to recognise individuals with exceptional contributions to sustainability, environmental protection, and clean energy.

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Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism confirms 2025 goals

The ministry's key goals for 2025 include tourism's contribution to Indonesia's GDP at 4.6 per cent

Country's Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana reaffirmed confidence in achieving tourism prices by 2025, during a working meeting with representatives of the Indonesian House of Representatives.

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