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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
Nigeria becomes 9th BRICS partner country
Brazil welcomed Nigeria’s decision to join the partnership
The Brazilian government, as the current BRICS Chair in 2025, announced the formal admission of Nigeria as a partner country of the BRICS group.
Brazilian Development Bank increases its financing of country's agribusiness sector by 26% in 2024
According to the President of the financial institution, Aloizio Mercadante, in this way the bank promotes the adoption of low-carbon technologies in the sector
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has approved financing of 52.3 billion Brazilian reais (US$5,65 billion) for the country's agricultural sector in 2024, an increase of 26 per cent compared to 2023.
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping summarise results of cooperation between Russia and China for 2024
The Russian leader said that the countries' trade turnover grew by 7 per cent
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks via video link on 21 January.
Iran boosts health tourism to attract 2 million medical tourists
The nation strives for UNESCO recognition as the tourism sector soars
Iran is intensifying its efforts to protect and promote its cultural heritage and tourism sector to achieve top-tier recognition from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), according to Reza Salehi Amiri, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
South Africa to use World Economic Forum for strengthening ties with ASEAN
The event also provides a platform to promote the country’s G20 presidency
South Africa is poised to amplify its global presence by leveraging the upcoming World Economic Forum (WEF) to spotlight its G20 presidency and deepen ties with ASEAN and other international partners.
Ethiopia generates US$1.5 billion from gold exports in six months
Apart from gold, other sectors, including coffee, pulses, oilseeds, grains, spices, and cereals, soared
Ethiopia has achieved US$1.5 billion in revenue from gold exports during the first half of the current fiscal year.
India becomes global leader in workplace digital transformation
71 per cent of Indian employees have reached advanced levels of digital proficiency
India is setting a global benchmark in workplace digital transformation, with projections indicating the country could achieve advanced digital maturity within the next decade.
Russian Ambassador to Indonesia announces possible shift to national currencies in bilateral trade
He expressed hope that Indonesia's accession to BRICS would help resolve issues related to payments
Russia and Indonesia are negotiating on the possibility of using national currencies in mutual settlements.
Egyptian and Russian presidents discuss establishment of Russian industrial zone in Suez Canal area
The leaders emphasised their interest in further strengthening cooperation between Moscow and Cairo
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation on 21 January.
Abu Dhabi announces launch of strategy aimed at transforming the emirate into AI-enabled government
The strategy includes building a robust digital infrastructure to achieve 100 per cent cloud adoption in government operations and full automation of all processes
The Government of Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of the "Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027", aimed at transforming the emirate into an AI-enabled government.
Belarus intends to join BRICS New Development Bank
The Belarusian delegation discussed the development of financial mechanisms in BRICS at a meeting with the head of the NDB
First Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Sergey Lukashevich met with President of the New Development Bank (NDB) Dilma Rousseff.
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