In this week’s round-up: Colombia formally requests entry to New Development Bank; Saudi Arabia sits on the fence over BRICS; Experts caution against Morocco joining BRICS; Maduro believes BRICS is the future; BRICS: A bridge towards peace in Afghanistan; Jeje Odongo: Uganda’s admission as BRICS partner a key milestone; Putin gathers world leaders in Kremlin, then drops BRICS bombshell?; EAEU, BRICS play a key role in Iran’s trade; and UAE hosts BRICS Finance Track Meeting on Public-Private Partnerships and Infrastructure.
Colombia formally requests entry to New Development Bank
Colombia’s government has formally requested entry to the New Development Bank, acting trade minister Cielo Rusinque said at a forum attended by ambassadors of BRICS countries.
Jeje Odongo: Uganda’s admission as BRICS partner a key milestone
Uganda’s admission as a BRICS partner state marks a significant milestone in the country’s foreign relations and development aspirations, Foreign Affairs Minister Jeje Odongo has said.
Brazil releases statement on outcome of BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
The two-day BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting concluded in Rio de Janeiro with the participation of the BRICS member states and in an expanded format with representatives of the BRICS partner countries, according to BRICS TV.
EAEU, BRICS Play Key Role In Ensuring Iran’s Trade Turnover – Spokesperson
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and BRICS are playing a significant role in enhancing Iran’s trade volume, said the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esmail Baghaei,Trend reports.
BRICS ministers reaffirm commitment on global reforms, anti-terrorism, and AI
Foreign ministers of BRICS member states have renewed their commitment to strengthening cooperation across political, economic, and cultural spheres during a two-day meeting held in Rio de Janeiro. The gathering, hosted under Brazil’s BRICS Presidency, brought together representatives from all member countries and was held in an expanded format with delegates from partner nations also in attendance.
UAE hosts BRICS Finance Track Meeting on Public-Private Partnerships and Infrastructure
The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Finance, has hosted the first-ever BRICS event in the country, the BRICS Finance Track Working Group Taskforce on Public-Private Partnership and Infrastructure (TFPPPI).
Venezuela has plans to join BRICS group, top diplomat says
Venezuela has not abandoned plans to join the BRICS group and will seek full membership, the country’s Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto told TASS.
Maduro believes BRICS is the future — Venezuelan foreign minister
President of Venezuela Nicol·s Maduro firmly believes that BRICS represents the future, Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs Yv·n Gil Pinto told TASS.
Saudi Arabia sits on fence over BRICS with eye on vital ties with US
Saudi Arabia has held off formally joining BRICS, despite attending a meeting in Brazil last week, sources told Reuters, finessing an issue that could upset Washington as Riyadh seeks to seal deals with its U.S. ally.
BRICS: A Bridge Towards Peace in Afghanistan
Although Russia has repeatedly emphasized the importance of peace in Afghanistan, resolving the crisis requires inclusive dialogue among regional stakeholders and global superpowers. In this context, BRICS, comprising Russia, India, China, Brazil, South Africa, and other emerging economic powers, has the potential to play a constructive role in stabilizing Afghanistan.
Watch: Putin gathers world leaders in Kremlin, then drops BRICS bombshell? Russia Victory Day
Watch President Vladimir Putin’s dramatic Victory Day toast at the Kremlin as he welcomed world leaders and hails the Soviet Union’s decisive role in defeating Nazism. Putin calls for global unity, a stronger UN, and a just world order rooted in mutual respect and international law. With a powerful message on history, diversity, and the future, Putin urges solidarity for peace and prosperity.
Experts caution against Morocco joining BRICS, citing political and economic risks
As the BRICS New Development Bank signals interest in Morocco’s potential accession, local experts are voicing serious concerns about the timing and geopolitical implications of such a move.
Daw Kyu Kyu Hla holds talks with Chairperson of Russian Chapter of BRICS Women’s Business Alliance
Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, the wife of Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, currently in the Russian Federation, held a meeting with Ms Anna Nesterova, Chairperson of the Russian Chapter of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance, at the Office of the Federal Council of the Russian Federation.
