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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
Russia proposes to create BRICS Centre for Food Diplomacy
The Head of the National Committee for BRICS Research also came up with an initiative to develop a Global Code of Conduct in the world food markets
A Centre for Food Diplomacy should be established on the basis of the National Committee for BRICS Research to coordinate the implementation of decisions related to the development of food export and import supplies by the BRICS countries.
BRICS expresses condolences after explosion at Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port
The tragedy caused numerous casualties and destruction
There was a massive explosion at the port in the city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran.
Egypt outlines national strategy to stabilise pharmaceutical supply and expand emergency pharmacy network
The Head of the National Committee for BRICS Research also came up with an initiative to develop a Global Code of Conduct in the world food markets
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population has unveiled a national strategy aimed at strengthening the stability of the domestic pharmaceutical market and enhancing emergency pharmacy services across the country.
Lula da Silva invites Chilean President to BRICS summit
The leaders discussed a bio-oceanic corridor project
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met with his Chilean counterpart Gabriel Boric in Brasilia.
New countries join international lunar station project
The station will include modules on the Moon’s surface and in lunar orbit
Seventeen countries and international organisations, along with more than 50 research institutions, have joined the project to establish the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS).
World leaders express condolences over terrorist attack in India
At least 26 people were killed, Indian media reported, citing data from the authorities
On Tuesday, 22 April, a terrorist attack took place near the town of Pahalgam in India.
Dubai unveils new AI strategy to transform government services
The city's AI strategy aims for smarter and faster services
Dubai has taken a major leap forward in digital governance with the launch of an ambitious artificial intelligence strategy designed to redefine public services.
South Africa unveils digital tool for environmental assessment of projects
The new online system will simplify approval procedures and speed up infrastructure and energy initiatives
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment of South Africa Dion George has announced the launch of a national web-based environmental screening tool, officially operating under 16 Regulation of the NEMA EIA Regulations of 2014.
Russia hands over mobile laboratories to Ethiopia to deal with infections
Addis Ababa hosts three-day workshop to strengthen rapid response capacity and improve the quality of research-based services
Speaking at the opening of the first Russian-African Sanitation and Emergency Rapid Response Team training seminar in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's Minister of Health Mekdes Daba emphasised the need to strengthen Africa's capacity to respond to public health emergencies.
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