In this week’s round-up: BRICS nations set to establish council to snuff out terrorism funding channels; Kremlin hopes for interaction between Putin, Erdogan at BRICS summit in Kazan; Initiatives on Ukraine to be discussed at BRICS meeting in St. Petersburg; France should seek BRICS membership to return to multipolar policy; Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan to attend BRICS summit; Turkey’s possible BRICS membership to affect its trade with West; China and Iran call for ‘durable ceasefire’ in Gaza at BRICS security conference.
Putin: BRICS Forum initiatives will bolster members’ global economic positions
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the participants of the 13th BRICS Trade Union Forum and expressed confidence that their initiatives would help strengthen the positions of the BRICS countries in the global economy, according to a telegram published by the Kremlin.
Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan to attend BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan confirmed through a spokeswoman that he will attend a summit of the BRICS group of major emerging economies in the Russian city of Kazan next month.
Egypt’s delegation from Workers’ Union participates in BRICS conference in Sochi
A delegation from the Egyptian Workers’ Union participated in the BRICS conference in the Russian city of Sochi.
France should seek BRICS membership to return to multipolar policy – ex-EU MP
France should consider joining BRICS as a return to its traditional advocacy for a multipolar world, former French member of the European Parliament and geopolitical analyst Aymeric Chauprade told Sputnik.
Brazilian delegation notes hospitality, organisation of BRICS Trade Union Forum in Sochi
Miguel Torres, president of Brazilian Forza Sindical, praised the high level of organization and pointed to the cordial welcome that the meeting participants received during the 13th BRICS Trade Union Forum held in Sochi on September 7-8.
Young artists from BRICS+ countries immerse themselves in Russian theatre traditions
Twelve young artists from six BRICS+ countries participated in the InteRussia theatre training programme, a unique initiative designed to introduce them to the rich traditions of Russian theatre. The fellowship programme, organised by the Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund with support from the Presidential Grants Fund, is being held at the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) in Moscow.
Egypt calls for BRICS cooperation on vocational training, lifelong learning
Egypt has called for greater cooperation within the BRICS group to develop vocational training and lifelong learning programmes, emphasising the importance of these initiatives for human capital development.
Iran’s security chief arrives in Russia to meet senior BRICS officials
Secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian has arrived in St. Petersburg to take part in a meeting of high representatives of BRICS countries overseeing security issues, the Iranian Embassy in Moscow reported.
Initiatives on Ukraine to be discussed at BRICS meeting in St. Petersburg — Shoigu
BRICS representatives meeting to talk about security in St. Petersburg on September 10-12 will discuss initiatives on Ukraine, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu said in an interview with Rossiya-24.
At BRICS NSAs meet Doval calls for reform of multilateralism, briefly interacts with Chinese Foreign Minister
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval called on the BRICS nations to work together to effectively deal with terrorism and challenges emanating from the digital domain.
Iran’s security chief: BRICS could help create new world security structure
Secretary General of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Akbar Ahmadian has hailed the BRICS group of emerging economies, saying the alliance can help create a new security structure that would ensure the international community’s security and future.
Iran urges formation of ‘BRICS-specific security mechanism’
A senior Iranian security official has called for the creation of a “BRICS Security Commission” as a dedicated security structure for the grouping of world economies in order to combat terrorism and extremism within its domain.
Top security official offers Iran new proposal at BRICS
Addressing the 14th Meeting of BRICS High-Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters/National Security Advisors in Russia, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Akbar Ahmadian offered Iran’s proposal to form a special security structure for BRICS under the title “BRICS Security Commission”.
Kremlin hopes for interaction between Putin, Erdogan at BRICS summit in Kazan
The Kremlin hopes that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan interact at the BRICS summit in Kazan in October, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said at a briefing replying to a question by TASS.
China supports Russia as BRICS chair — top Chinese diplomat
Chinese authorities support the activities of Russia as the BRICS chair, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu in St. Petersburg.
Russia’s BRICS chairmanship programme fulfilled by three quarters — Putin
Russia has fulfilled more than 70% of the programme of its BRICS chairmanship this year, President Vladimir Putin said.
Putin praises BRICS achievements in fostering security cooperation
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the achievements of BRICS in fostering security cooperation among its members.
Russia believes early to talk about new wave of BRICS expansion — senior diplomat
Russia considers discussions of a new wave of BRICS expansion premature, taking into account the twofold increase of the association that has already taken place, Deputy Foreign Minister and Russia’s BRICS sherpa Sergey Ryabkov told the New Eastern Outlook online edition in an interview, the text of which is available on the website of the Russian diplomatic office.
China welcomes more Global South partners to join BRICS – senior Chinese official
China welcomes more like-minded partners from the Global South to join the BRICS family, Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, said.
BRICS nations set to establish council to snuff out terrorism funding channels — Putin
BRICS member states intend to establish a council that will be dedicated to combating financing channels for terrorism, including money laundering, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with high representatives of BRICS countries in charge of security issues.
BRICS Innovation Forum to bring together more than 30 countries
The Cloud City BRICS International Innovation Forum dedicated to the future of megacities will be held in Moscow on September 18-19.
Representatives of 45 countries coming to Moscow for BRICS Media Summit
Heads and leading specialists of more than 60 media outlets from 45 countries are gathering in Moscow for the BRICS Media Forum to be held from September 13-17.
Turkey’s possible BRICS membership to affect its trade with West — expert
Turkey’s possible BRICS membership may have negative implications for the country’s foreign trade as EU countries account for its largest portion, chairman of the Istanbul-based Center for Economics and Foreign Policy (EDAM) think tank Sinan Ulgen believes.
BRICS yet to benefit South Africa’s motor industry exports
The Automotive Business Council released a report which highlights that for South Africa, admission into BRICS has enhanced the country’s international stature, and trade and economic relations with these major economic forces. The expansion of the group to BRICS+ since 01 January 2024, including other significant emerging economies, promises to reshape various global industries, including the automotive sector.
China and Iran call for ‘durable ceasefire’ in Gaza at BRICS security conference
China and Iran jointly called for a “durable ceasefire” in Gaza and resumption of talks for a “two-state” solution on the sidelines of the Brics security conference in Russia.
