In this week’s round-up: Thailand takes key step towards BRICS membership; India backs Bolivia, which could lead to tension with its neighbour, Sri Lanka; Palestinian envoy praises BRICS; BRICS Continues Work on West-Independent Financial Mechanisms; and more.
Thai Cabinet approves BRICS membership bid
Thailand declared its strategic move to become a member of BRICS. A draft letter indicating Thailand’s intent on becoming a member of BRICS was approved at a cabinet meeting, government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke said.
India supports Bolivia’s accession to BRICS
India supports Bolivia’s accession to BRICS, Indian Ambassador Vhisvas Vidu Sapkal in a meeting with the Vice President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia David Choquehuanca.
Russian Delegation Participates in Roundtable on Egypt’s role in BRICS
The Egyptian Association of Graduates of Russian and Soviet Universities, led by Sherif Gad, organized a round table titled “The Future of BRICS Cooperation and Prospects between Egypt and Russia” at the Russian House in Cairo.
Ethiopia Commits to BRICS Countries Cooperation On Space Industry
The meeting of the heads of space agencies of the BRICS countries chaired by Russia kicked off in Moscow. During the event representatives of the BRICS countries exchanged views on a wide range of international cooperation issues.
Ethiopia’s BRICS integration: A path to economic salvation
Ethiopia, amidst significant political and economic challenges, is forging a new diplomatic strategy that involves securing access to the Red Sea through an agreement with Somaliland and exploring integration into BRICS. By forming alliances with countries like India and the United Arab Emirates within BRICS, Ethiopia seeks to navigate the troubled regional context it finds itself in.
Between 20 and 25 states to attend BRICS Council of Foreign Ministers meeting — envoy
Russia expects that about 20 to 25 countries will attend the meeting of the BRICS Council of Foreign Ministers in Nizhny Novgorod, including the ten BRICS member states, Russian Ambassador-at-large, Russia’s su-Sherpa at the BRICS Pavel Knyazev told reporters.
Egyptian Space Agency Strengthens BRICS Space Cooperation at Moscow Conference
Dr. Sherif Sedky, CEO of the Egyptian Space Agency, participated in the BRICS Space Agencies Conference, held in Moscow on May 23 and 24, 2024.
Who is President Vladimir Putin inviting to BRICS Summit 2024?
Russian President Vladimir Putin extended an invitation to the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to attend the BRICS 2024 summit in Kazan.
Russian Sports Minister invites Kyrgyz athletes to participate in BRICS Games in June in Tatarstan
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan Chyngyz Esengul uulu met with Minister of Sports of Russia Mihail Degtyarev in Almaty on May 25 as part of the meeting of the SCO sports ministers, the press service of the Kyrgyz Ministry reported.
Bolivia sees joining BRICS as path towards prosperity — president
Bolivia sees BRICS as an organisation that provides expansive opportunities to its member states to grow economically, President Luis Arce said.
Moldova’s business wants to develop cooperation with BRICS — former PM
The National Congress of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Moldova is keen to develop mutually beneficial cooperation with BRICS, former Prime Minister of the republic, President of the National Congress of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Moldova and chairman of the Future of Moldova party Vasile Tarlev said at the BRICS International Financial and Economic Forum.
BRICS helping build fairer global system — Palestinian envoy to Russia
BRICS countries are building a truly new world, Palestinian Ambassador to Russia Abdel Hafiz Nofal said on the sidelines of the BRICS International Financial and Economic Forum.
BRICS Continues Work on West-Independent Financial Mechanisms – Lavrov
BRICS foreign ministries are to continue working on financial mechanisms independent from the West, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Lavrov Chairs Russian MFA’s Business Council Meeting on Bolstering Cooperation With BRICS
Established in May 2006 under the guidance of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, the Business Council’s primary goal is to enhance connections with Russian enterprises and safeguard Moscow’s political and economic interests domestically and internationally.
‘BRICS nations must strengthen health cooperation’, says Union Health Minister
In a statement issued after attending the BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting on the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly at Geneva, Union Health Secretary P. Apurva Chandra said that the BRICS nations must strengthen their cooperation in the area of health, a PIB press release stated.
