In this week’s round-up: BRICS countries concerned about unilateral sanctions contradicting UN Charter; Iran ready to meet BRICS energy demands: MP; Iran seen as emerging economy with great potential in BRICS grouping: Analyst; Nato, BRICS are reflections of a divided World Order; Russia will promote fair trade in carbon units through BRICS and SCO — envoy; BRICS accounts for 72% of global rare-earth metals reserves; Over 20,000 cholera cases recorded in BRICS countries in the first half of the year; BRICS countries account for around one quarter of global export of vaccines, medications; Thailand attempts to strike a balance with BRICS and OECD bids.
BRICS Should Be Radical Revolutionary Step to Oust West-Oriented International Order – Expert
Speaking to Sputnik, Pramod Rai, Research Fellow at the Centre for Central Eurasian Studies, Mumbai University and Assistant Professor of Political Science at Raja Rammohun Roy Mahavidyalata, Hooghly, West Bengal, shared his views on the building new world order, future of Eurasian cooperation and the new multilateral-multipolar global order.
Thailand attempts to strike a balance with BRICS and OECD bids
Thailand has gained the geopolitical spotlight with its bid to become a BRICS member when the group of emerging economies, which includes China and Russia, holds a summit in October, at the same time beginning the yearslong process to join the Western-dominated OECD.
BRICS countries account for around one quarter of global export of vaccines, medications
BRICS countries account for around one quarter of global export of vaccines and medications, head of the Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing (Rospotrebnadzor) Anna Popova said.
Over 20,000 cholera cases recorded in BRICS countries in the first half of the year
Cholera morbidity is reported annually in the five BRICS countries, with 20,000 cases recorded in the first six months of 2024, head of the national sanitary watchdog Anna Popova said at an international conference on bio-threats and pathogens.
India favours BRICS payment system creation, says such decision cannot be taken hurriedly
India favours the idea of creating a single independent BRICS payment system, though it believes that this issue should be worked out thoroughly with all interested sides, Director of India’s Institute of Social Sciences Ash Narain Roy told TASS.
BRICS accounts for 72% of global rare-earth metals reserves — official
BRICS countries after the accession of new members to the association provide for 72% of global reserves of rare-earth metals, head of the Russian Federal Subsoil Resources Management Agency (Rosnedra) Evgeny Petrov said in an op-ed posted on the TASS website.
BRICS CCI WE Urges Finance Minister to Empower Women Entrepreneurs Through the Budget
The Women Empowerment vertical of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI), BRICS CCI WE has urged the finance minister to announce policies and initiatives to empower women entrepreneurs across the country.
Iran, the BRICS – and Ayatollah Khomeini
South Africa’s political alliance with Iran needs far greater attention from the people of South Africa, and also from each political party now linked in the so-called “Government of National Unity” – in particular, from the Democratic Alliance.
An Expanding BRICS Seeks to Reform Not Replace the Global Order
Member nations are unhappy with the systemic bias against the Global South and want to reform the current order such that mutually agreed norms are applied equally to all nations.
Russia will promote fair trade in carbon units through BRICS and SCO — envoy
Russia will work to promote a fair carbon trading system through the BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) platforms, the Russian President’s special envoy for relations with international organisations, Boris Titov, said during a business visit to Azerbaijan.
Iran Proposes Idea of BRICS Information Network
In an address to the meeting of the BRICS foreign ministries’ spokespersons, held in Moscow on July 12, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani elaborated on Tehran’s proposals on the role of member states in the media and information dissemination in achieving objectives like establishing a just and multipolar world.
BRICS parliament may help grouping in achieving its goals, Indian expert says
Establishing a BRICS parliament may help the grouping to attain its goals, Dalbir Singh, co-chairman of the General Council of the Eurasian Peoples’ Assembly, told TASS.
TV BRICS documentary “Dostoevsky Intercontinental” wins award at Literature and Cinema Festival
The documentary film “Dostoevsky Intercontinental,” produced by the TV BRICS joint editorial board, received a diploma “For Contribution to the Popularisation of Russian Culture in the BRICS Countries” at the 30th anniversary of the International Film Festival “Literature and Cinema” in Gatchina.
Russia ready to support Brazil during its BRICS presidency in 2025
Russia’s Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matvienko expressed readiness to provide full support, if needed, to Brazil, which will chair the association next year, she said at the conclusion of the X BRICS Parliamentary Forum.
BRICS countries concerned about unilateral sanctions contradicting UN Charter
BRICS lawmakers have expressed concern over the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures inconsistent with the principles of the UN Charter, according to the joint statement adopted at the plenary session of the X BRICS Parliamentary Forum.
Nato, BRICS are reflections of a divided World Order
Two events of monumental global importance took place far away from each other this week, signifying the rapidly growing reconfiguration of the international world order.
Is Brazil’s Brics-building worth it?
It’s been more than a year-and-a-half since Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva returned to the country’s presidency, back from the political dead after his conviction on corruption charges was dramatically annulled.
Iran ready to meet BRICS energy demands: MP
A senior Iranian lawmaker has said the Islamic Republic is prepared to supply BRICS member states with oil and gas to meet their growing energy demands.
Uzbek parliamentary delegation participates in X BRICS parliamentary forum
A parliamentary delegation from Uzbekistan, led by Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, Tanzila Narbayeva, participated in the plenary session of the X BRICS Parliamentary Forum in St. Petersburg. The session focused on “Interparliamentary Cooperation in Humanitarian and Cultural Spheres.”
BRICS’ expansion makes group stronger, more viable — Indian Foreign Ministry
The expansion of BRICS under the current conditions of global transformations made this group stronger and more viable, Abhishek Singh, head of the department of economic relations of India’s Foreign Ministry, said.
The Future of BRICS Countries in a Multipolar World: Humanitarian and Long-Term Dimensions
It is important that efforts be made in a more tangible and practical way to bolster our common humanity should we seek a shared destiny. Drawing upon the uneven distribution of knowledge competences, it could prove useful for the BRICS+ to utilise their capacities and capabilities in science and technology to provide information and technical solutions on a more socialised basis, Rasigan Maharajh writes.
BRICS Countries Support Creation of Joint Geological Platform
BRICS countries have supported the idea of establishing a joint geological platform presented by the head of the Russian Federal Agency for Mineral Resources (Rosnedra) Yevgeny Petrov, the federal agency said.
BRICS Should Be Radical Revolutionary Step to Oust West Oriented International Order – Expert
Speaking to Sputnik, Pramod Rai, Research Fellow at the Centre for Central Eurasian Studies, Mumbai University and Assistant Professor of Political Science at Raja Rammohun Roy Mahavidyalata, Hooghly, West Bengal, shared his views on the building new world order, future of Eurasian cooperation and the new multilateral-multipolar global order.
Iran seen as emerging economy with great potential in BRICS grouping: Analyst
Iran is seen as an emerging economy with great potential in the BRICS grouping as it offers economic, cultural and geographic dimensions to expansion, says an analyst.
Creation of BRICS parliament crucial to address challenges of global South — Indian expert
The creation of the BRICS parliamentary body may play an important role in addressing the issues of the developing countries of the global South, Rajoli Siddharth Jayaprakash, a researcher at the Observer Research Foundation think tank, told TASS.
Archipelago 2024 discusses BRICS states’ tech cooperation
At the Archipelago 2024 project-educational event, the BRICS countries discuss the application of the latest technologies to ensure the economic progress of the developing countries and their sustainable position.
BRICS+ states representative joined Moscow Publishers’ week
The event, aimed at promoting Russian contemporary literature on the international market, was organised by the Agency of Creative Industries (ACI), a partner of TV BRICS.
More nations interested in joining BRICS
Following its expansion at the beginning of this year, BRICS is increasing its appeal to developing nations, which analysts said reflects the common desire of the Global South to build a more just and equitable world order against Western dominance.
BRICS’ expansion makes group stronger, more viable — Indian Foreign Ministry
The expansion of BRICS under the current conditions of global transformations made this group stronger and more viable, Abhishek Singh, head of the department of economic relations of India’s Foreign Ministry, said.
Global leaders target sustainable solutions
