BRICS News Digest for the previous week
We will tell you what has happened in economics, politics, culture, science and education in the BRICS countries
Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand become BRICS partner countries
This was announced by the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister at the APEC summit ministerial meeting
Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Aleksander Pankin said at the joint meeting of foreign and trade ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) that Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have become BRICS partner countries.
Belarus officially becomes BRICS partner country
The relevant document was handed over by Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhenkov to the Russian Ambassador to Belarus, Boris Gryzlov
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, in a letter addressed to Russian President Vladimir Putin, expressed the republic's readiness to join BRICS as a partner country.
Chinese rover finds evidence of ocean on Mars
Researchers estimate that this ocean disappeared about 3.42 billion years ago
Data from the Mars rover Zhurong suggests that an ancient ocean may have once existed on Mars.
Brazil announces new climate goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 59-67% by 2035
With deforestation rates declining to their lowest since 2015, Brazil may use these recent successes to highlight its progress at COP-29
As the UN Climate Change Conference (COP-29) begins, Brazil has set forth an ambitious goal to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 59-67 per cent by 2035 compared to 2005 levels, aiming to reduce emissions to between 850 million and 1.05 billion metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year.
Russia and Iran unite payment systems to facilitate cross-border transactions
The mutual payment system will enhance trade, tourism, and financial integration amid economic cooperation efforts
In a significant move to bolster financial cooperation, Russia’s MIR payment network and Iran’s Shetab payment system were officially connected.
India aims to create one million jobs in the semiconductor industry by 2026
The government has come up with various initiatives and allocated a substantial budget to incentivise this industry
India is set to become a major semiconductor manufacturing centre, leading to the creation of one million jobs in various sectors by 2026.
Egypt's Prime Minister outlines country's progress in renewable energy
The country's authorities plan to increase the share of renewable energy to 42 per cent by 2030
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly participated in the roundtable “Energy: Enhancing Climate Change Mitigation Measures” at the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku.
Vladimir Putin and Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud discuss the recent BRICS summit
During the phone call, they also talked about balancing the global energy market
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud held a telephone conversation on 13 November at the initiative of the kingdom.
South Africa sees G20 as important vehicle for advancing the interests of the Global South
This was stated by Ronald Lamola, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
South Africa is looking forward to strengthening multilateralism at the upcoming G20 summit.
The Dire Dawa Free Trade Zone begins operations in Ethiopia
The project is expected to increase investment attractiveness and boost the economic growth of the republic
A 150-hectare Free Trade Zone (FTZ) has started operating in the Ethiopian city of Dire Dawa.
UAE begins construction of first air taxi station
These stations are strategically designed to provide convenient access points for both residents and tourists
Dubai’s leadership has officially launched the construction of its pioneering aerial taxi station, marking a significant milestone in the city’s futuristic urban mobility plans.
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Society29.08.26UAE archaeological discoveries shed new light on ancient human history -
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Society28.08.26Vietnam develops silver economy focused on older people -
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Society28.08.26BRICS countries adopt Chennai Declaration -
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Society28.08.26Brazilian film industry aims to attract audiences in BRICS countries -
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Society27.08.26Role of media in promoting sustainable development goals was discussed at COP17 in Mongolia
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Xi JinpingPresident of the People’s Republic of China"The foundation of our bilateral relations will only grow stronger, and we will confidently move forward to a better future. […] The striving of nations on our planet for peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit remains unchanged. The vital mission of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is to maintain stability and promote the development of our region" -
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Alisher SalomovAdviser to the Chairman of the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan"First and foremost, I would like to highlight the importance of this Central Asia–Russia initiative, because environmental problems know no borders, and only a shared understanding of these problems and the search for joint solutions can deliver positive results" -
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Joao Paulo CapobiancoBrazilian Minister of the Environment and Climate Change"The BRICS countries have a very high level of responsibility because they share an important part of the world's biodiversity, landscapes, populations, food production and water resources. So, we have an opportunity to lead by example. We have our development bank, which can demonstrate and develop new ways of financing programmes. We can reduce the risks for private capital to invest in restoration and efforts to combat desertification" -
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Dilma RousseffPresident of the New Development Bank"India’s BRICS Presidency this year gives special significance to our discussion. NDB stands ready to be a trusted partner in turning commitments on sustainability, clean energy, smart and resilient infrastructure into concrete results on the ground. […] For NDB, mobilising private capital is a strategic imperative. Created by the BRICS founding members, NDB is a bank of the Global South, for the Global South, mandated to mobilise resources for infrastructure and sustainable development" -
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Sihasak PhuangketkeowDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand"BRICS can play a very important role in maintaining the free flow of trade and investment. The group can also be a vehicle for all of us to engage and to look at economic opportunities"
