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
Russia and ASEAN strengthen strategic partnership with Kazan Declaration
Summit marking the 35th anniversary of relations concludes with the signing of a package of documents defining areas of cooperation through to 2030

The fifth anniversary Russia–Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit has concluded in Kazan.
Brasilia launches aerospace innovation hub to boost Brazil’s space sector
New initiative aims to position the Brazilian capital as a leading centre for aerospace innovation, and the space economy in Latin America

A new Aerospace Innovation Hub has been launched in Brasilia to strengthen cooperation between government institutions, universities, research centres and technology developers, supporting the advancement of Brazil’s space and aerospace capabilities.
Egypt signs strategic agreements to advance vaccine and serum localisation
Partnerships aim to strengthen technology transfer and expand domestic biopharmaceutical production

Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, attended the signing ceremony of three strategic cooperation agreements focused on technology transfer and the localisation of vaccine and serum production.
Iran and Russia strengthen BRICS cooperation with focus on grain trade, transport and economic integration
New agreements on agriculture, logistics, customs and tourism highlight deepening strategic partnership between Tehran and Moscow

Iran and Russia have stepped up efforts to deepen economic cooperation within the BRICS framework, placing the proposed BRICS Grain Exchange at the centre of a broader agenda aimed at strengthening food security, expanding trade connectivity and enhancing regional integration.
Tunisia and South Africa expand economic cooperation with focus on trade and technology
The authorities believe that deeper economic integration could create new opportunities for businesses and stimulate sustainable growth in both countries

Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Ali Nafti and South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola held a telephone conversation to discuss prospects for further strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Abu Dhabi expands China partnerships to advance next-generation solutions for water and energy
New international cooperation initiatives aim to accelerate technology adoption, strengthen critical infrastructure and support long-term sustainable economic growth

Abu Dhabi has reinforced its commitment to international cooperation by expanding partnerships with leading Chinese institutions to develop next-generation solutions for water security, energy resilience and advanced infrastructure systems.
Indonesia and Brazil launch partnership to train specialists for semiconductor and aerospace sectors
The University of Campinas is ready to host up to 10 Indonesian postgraduate students for training in integrated circuit design and materials science

Indonesia and Brazil are exploring opportunities for cooperation in the fields of semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace engineering and biofuels.
India leads global surge in AI-driven business transformation
Indian organisations outpace global peers in artificial intelligence adoption, digital innovation and data-driven growth strategies

India has emerged as one of the world's most dynamic markets for artificial intelligence-led business transformation, with organisations demonstrating stronger confidence in AI-driven growth and digital innovation than their global counterparts.
Ethiopia plans to plant 8 billion trees in 2026 as part of Green Legacy Initiative
The annual rainy-season environmental campaign has become one of the world’s largest tree-planting programmes

Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed has announced the launch of the next phase of the Green Legacy Initiative in 2026.
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