BRICS round-up 23 August 2024

In this week's roundup: Azerbaijan interested in joining BRICS; BRICS to support creation of engine…

South Africa’s BRICS policy will remain under new government, says Foreign Ministry

Zane Dangor, the Director General of the South African Foreign Ministry, confirmed that South Africa's…

Russia hopes to see Bolivia at BRICS summit

Russia is eagerly anticipating Bolivia's participation in the upcoming BRICS summit, according to a statement…

Russia’s trade turnover with BRICS countries up 6.3% in five months

Russia's trade turnover with BRICS countries surged by 6.3% in the first five months of…

BRICS countries no longer attaching much importance to dollar

The BRICS nations are increasingly de-emphasising the role of the US dollar in their economic…

Venezuela will boost BRICS with oil reserves – Deputy UN Envoy

Venezuela's Deputy UN Envoy recently stated that the country plans to leverage its vast oil…

Palestine to attend BRICS summit in ‘outreach’ format, says Abbas

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced that Palestine will participate in the upcoming BRICS summit under…

BRICS round-up 16 August 2024

In this week’s roundup: Palestine to attend BRICS summit in 'outreach' format, says Palestinian leader…

Why does a $100 bn BRICS fund need IMF permission?

In 2014, BRICS established the Contingent Reserve Arrangement, a $100 billion emergency fund that aims…

Annual Meeting of the New Development Bank to take place end-August

The Ninth Annual Meeting of the New Development Bank (NDB) is set to take place…