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
Brazilian ambassador to Malaysia: interest in joining BRICS is strategic economic decision of Malaysia
Earlier the country had sent Russia an application to join BRICS
Malaysia’s interest in joining the BRICS group of emerging economies is a strategic economic decision, says Ary Quintella, Brazil’s ambassador to Malaysia.
Russian and Egyptian Foreign Ministers discuss preparations for the BRICS summit
Lavrov and Abdelatty held talks in Moscow
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty arrived in Moscow on a visit and met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Food and Agriculture Organisation of UN endorses inclusion of fisheries and aquaculture and family farming in this year’s G20 priorities
This is emphasising their importance for global nutrition
At the G20 Agriculture Ministers meeting in Brazil, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) Director-General Qu Dongyu emphasised the need for sustainable development of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors to meet growing global food demand and address nutrient deficiencies, especially in developing countries.
India provides health insurance to all citizens above 70 years of age
Narendra Modi focused on improving the healthcare system
The Indian government has introduced several measures to improve the healthcare system, including providing US$5900 in health insurance to all citizens above 70 years of age, irrespective of their income.
Chinese scientists unveil the first colour map of Mars
The mission structure included an orbiter, a rover and several high- and medium-resolution cameras
Scientists from China have created the world's first colour map of Mars, which is highly detailed and realistic, using data collected during the Tianwen-1 mission launched in 2020.
South African Automotive Business Council: Expansion of BRICS+ сan bolster South Africa's auto industry
Advantages could include improved access to finance, as well as collaboration across the member countries
The Automotive Business Council’s (Namsa) BRICS+ Research Report 2024 noted that China and Russia want further BRICS expansion this year to “make the group financially stronger".
Iran successfully launches research satellite
The main task of the satellite is to test software and hardware systems
The "Chamran 1" satellite weighing about 60kg was put into orbit by a Qaem-100 satellite carrier.
Ethiopia seeks co-operation with BRICS nations on sustainable forestry and climate initiatives
Ethiopia's Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA) participated in a policy dialogue hosted by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
Ethiopia is looking to enhance cooperation with other BRICS countries on sustainable forestry and reforestation following its recent participation in BRICS discussions on climate change and a just transition at the African Union (AU).
UAE's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure: UAE makes significant progress in increasing contribution of clean energy production to total energy mix
Al Mazrouei remarked on the UAE’s commitment to fostering investment in clean and renewable energy
The UAE has made significant strides in developing clean energy production, with 27.83 per cent of the country's total energy mix coming from clean energy sources in 2023, according to Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei.
Saudi Arabia aims to attract 150 million tourists per year by the end of the decade
The initiative comes under the Vision 2030 economic reform programme
Artificial intelligence plays an important role in achieving the goal of attracting 150 million tourists by helping travel companies provide personalised services and convenient travel experiences.
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Society12.09.26Xi Jinping: China and India should view their bilateral relations from perspective of long-term development -
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Society12.09.26BRICS leaders adopt New Delhi Declaration at 18th Summit -
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Society12.09.26Narendra Modi proposes reforming global governance architecture and creating BRICS continuity mechanism -
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Society12.09.2618th BRICS Summit begins in India -
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Society11.09.26Russian Deputy Foreign Minister: BRICS Summit in India to consolidate group's role as flagship of multilateralism -
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Society11.09.26Broadcast of BRICS Summit in India to be available to TV BRICS website users
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Ashok MondalNID Director"Signing this Memorandum of Understanding between the National Institute of Design (NID) and TV BRICS marks a pivotal milestone in advancing design diplomacy across the BRICS media space. This moment is especially significant as India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit, following India’s assumption of the BRICS chairship under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The partnership directly embodies his call to elevate Indian design standards through 'Design in India, Design for the World'. Through the global reach and broadcast capabilities of TV BRICS, we are excited to showcase the extraordinary visual storytelling, films, and design research of NID’s Film and Video Communication students to an international audience, while also welcoming and screening film works from BRICS network countries at NID Ahmedabad. This reciprocal exchange strengthens our shared commitment to educational, cultural, and artistic collaboration, fostering sustainable connections among global creative communities. NID Ahmedabad looks forward to leveraging this partnership to deepen cross-cultural dialogue, build international expert networks, and unlock transformative opportunities for filmmakers, researchers, and faculty across member nations" -
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Vladimir PutinPresident of Russia"We are developing mutual trade, which is growing; it increased by over 12 per cent last year. We have a joint commission working in this sphere. Our focus is on agriculture, shipbuilding, information technology and energy, including nuclear power. We have signed a free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and Indonesia. Jakarta is our reliable and old friend within ASEAN. We are working together at all international platforms, including the UN" -
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Vladimir PutinPresident of Russia"More and more Iranian students are choosing Russian education. We are very pleased about this. A great many future doctors are studying in Russia. In the 2025–2026 academic year, the number of Iranian students in Russia approached 10,000, with 802 of them studying at the expense of the Russian state budget" -
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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"
