In this week’s round-up:
- India’s BRICS presidency gathers momentum with key ministerial meets in early August
- The implications of an independent BRICS payment system
- Bhubaneswar to host landmark BRICS Education Summit
- India invites Russia for 18th BRICS Summit
- China president likely to visit India for BRICS Summit
Zimbabwe and Malaysia to expand media cooperation through technology and skills exchange
Planned agreements aim to modernise broadcasting, strengthen digital capabilities and deepen South-South cooperation between the two countries.
India’s BRICS presidency gathers momentum with key ministerial meets in early August
India will host key ministerial meetings as part of its BRICS presidency over the next two weeks, in the run-up to the summit in Delhi on September 12-13, which will see participation of the Presidents of Russia and China among other leaders.
Chinese President may travel to New Delhi for first time since Galwan clash
The visit would be an important step in the gradual improvement of India-China relations after years of military tensions and diplomatic efforts following the border standoff in eastern Ladakh.
The implications of an independent BRICS payment system
BRICS nations’ push to develop an independent payment system will not immediately undermine the U.S. dollar’s global dominance.
Bhubaneswar to host landmark BRICS Education Summit
Odisha’s capital prepares to welcome over 200 international delegates for high-level talks on early childhood education, skills, research and mutual recognition of qualifications under India’s BRICS chairmanship.
India invites Russia for 18th BRICS Summit
As the BRICS Chair for 2026, India has invited Russia to the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13. The MEA confirmed preparations are underway, and PM Modi has also invited Bangladesh’s PM to the summit’s outreach segment.
