In this week’s roundup: Palestine to attend BRICS summit in ‘outreach’ format, says Palestinian leader Abbas; Venezuela Will Contribute to BRICS With Its Largest Oil Reserves in World; BRICS countries no longer attaching much importance to dollar; Russia, UAE talk interaction in BRICS; BRICS nations to play crucial role in boosting Russia’s medical tourism sector; Serbia expects invite to BRICS Summit; and ASEAN, BRICS members discuss food security in Singapore.
Venezuela will contribute to BRICS with its largest oil reserves – Deputy UN Envoy
Venezuela would make a great addition to the BRICS alliance because it possesses the largest oil reserves in the world, Venezuela’s Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Joaquin Perez Ayestaran said in an interview.
Delegations from 126 states invited to BRICS Municipal Forum
The VI International Municipal Forum (IMF) of the BRICS countries will take place in Moscow as part of Russia’s BRICS Chairmanship. It will be held on 27-28 August 2024. Delegations from 126 countries have been invited to participate in the forum. TV BRICS is the international media partner of the event.
Press review: Kursk fighting moves Belarus to action and nations line up for BRICS summit
Fighting continues in Russia’s Kursk Region, forcing Belarus to send reinforcements to the border with Ukraine; BRICS members and other countries announce plans to attend the group’s summit in Russia; and protesters rally against lithium mining in Serbia. These stories topped Monday’s newspaper headlines across Russia.
BRICS countries no longer attaching much importance to dollar — Indian expert
The BRICS member states are no longer attaching much importance to the dollar and successfully using national currencies, Vice Chairman of BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sameep Shastri, told TASS.
Serbia expects invite to BRICS Summit: Deputy PM
The Serbian authorities expect an official invitation to the 14th BRICS Summit in Kazan in the coming days, Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin said in an interview with RIA Novosti.
South Africa’s BRICS policy will not change under new government, says Foreign Ministry
The policy of the South African authorities towards the BRICS will not change with the creation of the government of national unity, the Director General of the South African Foreign Ministry, Zane Dangor, said at a briefing.
BRICS should focus on creating seamless economic environment — Indian expert
BRICS nations should focus on creating a seamless economic environment to expand trade, industrial and investment cooperation, Vice Chairman of BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sameep Shastri told TASS when commenting on the upcoming meeting of BRICS industry ministers in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod.
Palestine to attend BRICS summit in ‘outreach’ format, says Palestinian leader Abbas
Palestine should be now expecting an invitation to attend the BRICS summit in Russia this fall in the ‘outreach’ format, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas told TASS on Tuesday following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia, UAE talk interaction in BRICS — Foreign Ministry
Russia’s special presidential representative for the Middle East and African countries, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov and UAE Ambassador to Moscow Mohammed Ahmed Al Jaber discussed interaction in BRICS, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on its website following the meeting.
BRICS nations to play crucial role in boosting Russia’s medical tourism sector — experts
Russia should focus on attracting citizens from BRICS+ countries, particularly China and India, to develop its medical tourism industry, according to research by Yakov and Partners consultancy.
ASEAN, BRICS members discuss food security in Singapore
Delegations from ASEAN and BRICS countries gathered for a round-table discussion on food security issues in Singapore.
UAE joins BRICS partners to launch Centre for Industrial Competences
The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology joined its BRICS counterparts in signing a declaration to launch a Centre for Industrial Competences in cooperation with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to support the development of Industrial skills and capabilities.
Russia’s trade turnover with BRICS countries up 6.3% in five months — minister
Russia’s trade turnover with BRICS countries increased by 6.3% in the first five months of 2024 year-on-year, Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said at a meeting of BRICS industry ministers.
Russia counts on Bolivia’s participation in BRICS summit — embassy
Russia hopes that Bolivian President Luis Arce will acccept the invitation to visit the BRICS summit to be held in Russia’s Volga area city of Kazan in October, the Russian embassy in La Paz told the Izvestia daily.
How a BRICS trio is staring down Israel
While Israel increasingly isolates itself on the international stage, BRICS members Iran, Russia, and China are quietly coordinating a full-spectrum effort to support Palestine diplomatically and militarily, writes journalist and geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar.
Russia’s Kazan expecting 20,000 guests for BRICS summit in October
The Russian city of Kazan is ready to welcome 20,000 guests for the BRICS summit in October, Kazan’s mayor Ilsur Metshin said.
BRICS countries back Cuba
A final declaration of the recent Forum of the Political Parties of the Brics and associates condemned the application of the US blockade of Cuba, rejecting the use of illegal unilateral coercive measures that ignore the UN Charter.
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