BRICS News Digest for the previous week
We tell you about what happened in economics, politics, culture, science and education in the countries of the association
Heads of Supreme Courts of BRICS countries express their intention to learn from experience of their Russian colleagues
They noted the Russian side's progress in several areas
The Supreme Courts of the BRICS countries at the Forum of Presidents of Supreme Courts of the BRICS countries expressed their intention to adopt the experience of their Russian colleagues in the field of digitalisation of the judicial system and formation of uniform judicial practice.
Death toll rises due to natural disasters in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state
Thirty-seven people are reported missing
The number of flood victims in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to 177.
Russia and Vietnam sign number of documents on sidelines of Vladimir Putin's visit to Hanoi
The parties signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of higher education and a statement on further deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Vietnamese counterpart To Lam held Russian-Vietnamese talks with the participation of official delegations.
Deputy Head of Mission of Cuban Embassy in India highlights developing relations between India and Latin American country
Cuba as an ideal destination for India's investment and trade expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean was among the exhibits at an international business conclave
At the event, attended by ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the South Asian country, Deputy Head of Mission of the Cuban Embassy in India, Abel Aballe Despaigne, highlighted the qualities that make the Caribbean country an ideal centre for setting up Indian companies.
More than 900 artefacts are recovered from bottom of South China Sea
Scientists have recovered hundreds of valuable relics from a depth of 1,500 metres, including porcelain and pottery, coins, antlers and pieces of wood
Two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea have yielded more than 900 cultural relics.
Ramaphosa sworn in for second full term as President
The inauguration was attended by heads of state and government from 18 countries
Cyril Ramaphosa has taken the oath of office and entered his five-year term as President of South Africa.
Egypt launches new landscaping endeavour
More than 46,000 palm trees, both fruiting and non-fruiting, have been planted by the government
Assem El-Gazzar, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, announced that approximately 46,000 fruiting and non-fruiting trees, as well as palm trees, had been planted by the government in the Capital Park of the New Administrative Capital (NAC).
Iran to introduce digital currency into circulation
All you need to do to pay is scan a barcode
The Central Bank of Iran will put the digital rial into circulation in the Kish Island Free Trade Zone from July.
Business cluster for food security is established in UAE
It will be used as a base for active research and development activities
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIO) have entered into an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government to simplify permitting for the food and water industry.
Saudi Arabia reaffirms Kingdom's commitment to attracting international investors to tourism sector
Tourism Minister expressed his desire to build strong partnerships with other countries
Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb has extended a warm welcome to international investors showing interest in the Kingdom's growing tourism industry.
Ethiopia prepares roadmap for its candidature to host Africa Cup of Nations football tournament
This was disclosed by the Ethiopian Minister of Culture and Sports, Kejela Merdasa
As part of the ongoing preparations, Ethiopia's Minister of Culture and Sports, Kejela Merdasa clarified that they are working to finalise the sports facility, the football stadium.
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Society24.09.26Brazil creates national biobank network -
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Society22.09.26Kazakhstani citizens plant more than 38,000 trees and shrubs during environmental campaign -
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Society21.09.26Iran ranks among global leaders in vaccination and infertility treatment -
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Society21.09.26Admasu Damtew, Ethiopia’s Media Manager: "Future of journalism lies in partnerships that transcend national borders" -
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Society20.09.26BRICS News Digest for the previous week -
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Society20.09.26Egypt to introduce electronic notifications for court cases from 1 October
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Evgeny SolntsevGovernor of Orenburg Region (Russia)"We see growth year after year. Last year, the figure increased by 11.6 per cent. The total share of our products on the sales market is around 24.7 per cent. BRICS countries account for a quarter of all our products. Good-neighbourly relations with Kazakhstan are very important for us. Then come China and India. We primarily focus on these countries because they are our closest neighbours" -
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Elias MonageChairman of the South African side of the Russia-South Africa Business Council"If we are then to do a huge project, for example, on rail infrastructure, we can then bring the rest of the continent to participate in the rail development and infrastructure for the continent together with the partners within the BRICS countries. Whether we then bring, for example, Russia rail, we then bring India, we then bring China" -
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Maksim ReshetnikovRussian Minister of Economic Development"Plan 2030 has created a strong foundation for the qualitative expansion of trade and economic ties. There are all grounds to believe that by the end of the decade, Russia–China trade will reach US$300 billion"
