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…
Time for BRICS states to drive Palestine’s peace project
The BRICS nations have historically supported the Palestinian cause in various international forums, advocating for…
China distances itself from Latin America and BRICS allies over Venezuela election
In a surprising geopolitical move, China has distanced itself from its Latin American allies and…
Row breaks out over senior position in BRICS South Africa
A dispute has erupted between former eThekwini deputy mayor Fawzia Peer and the Women’s Business…
Chinese ministers tout BRICS, African plans during South African trip
During his recent visit to South Africa, Minister Liu Jianchao, the head of the International…
Putin invites Venezuela’s Maduro to BRICS summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially extended an invitation to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to…
Cuba’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs shares views on Ethiopia and BRICS
Cuba has expressed strong confidence in Ethiopia's potential to make substantial contributions to the BRICS…
BRICS countries confirm their stance on trade barriers
BRICS countries have reiterated their stance against trade barriers, advocating for a more open and…
