In this week’s round-up: Saudi Arabia freezes BRICS membership; Morocco expresses interest in joining BRICS; Thailand accepts invitation to become BRICS partner state; Brics creator Jim O’Neill looks to the future of economic development.
Kremlin says several countries to become BRICS partners next year
Nine countries will officially join BRICS as partner states in 2025, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov has said, adding that the economic group is open to like-minded partners.
China ready to expand practical cooperation with BRICS members, partners: foreign ministry
China is ready to work with other BRICS members and partners to expand practical cooperation in various fields, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said.
Pakistan desperate to secure permanent membership of BRICS
Islamabad: After a failed attempt last year, Pakistan has desperately tried to secure permanent membership in BRICS. Reports indicate that Islamabad is engaging with member countries to seek support for its membership. Pakistan is also pursuing entry into the New Development Bank (NDB), an institution established by BRICS nations.
BRICS membership helps UAE’s economy become stronger — minister
The BRICS membership helps the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to become stronger and expand ties with the world’s largest economies, the country’s minister of economy Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri said.
Brazil unveils BRICS logo for 2025
Brazilian authorities have unveiled the new BRICS logo that will be used during the country’s 2025 chairmanship. The emblem is based on the kapok tree growing in the Amazon, painted in the colors of the national flags of the community’s states.
Iranian women entrepreneurs shine in BRICS competition
Four out of 22 projects submitted by Iran were recognised as top projects in the BRICS Women Entrepreneurs Forum competition.
Ukraine’s drones wreak havoc in Russia’s BRICS Summit host city
Officials in Russia say drones launched by Kyiv have hit Kazan, a city more than 600 miles from Ukraine which hosted an international economic summit two months earlier.
Russia says ready to help Armenia in rapprochement with BRICS
Russia has completed its chairmanship of BRICS, Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin said.
Thailand accepts invitation to become BRICS partner state — MFA
Thailand has accepted Russia’s invitation to become a BRICS partner state, which marks an important step toward joining the group as a full-fledged member, Thai Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nikondet Phalangkun said at a briefing.
Saudi Arabia freezes BRICS membership, says report amid Trump’s 100% tariff threat
Saudi Arabia has frozen the bid to join BRICS, according to Russian news agency Interfax.
Sri Lankan President expresses interest in joining BRICS in letter to Putin
Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake expressed interest in joining BRICS in a letter sent to Russian President Vladimir Putin in October, and the country expects a positive response in 2025 to join the organization, the republic’s ambassador to Moscow, Pakeer Amza, told Sputnik.
BRICS creator Jim O’Neill looks to the future of economic development
Is there life for the Brics after the departure of the term’s originator, the chairman of Goldman Sachs asset management, Jim O’Neill?
Morocco expresses interest in joining BRICS group, says Russian official
Morocco is among over 20 countries showing interest in joining the BRICS group, according to Yuri Ushakov, a top aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
