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🌏 On April 18-24, 1955, Bandung, Indonesia, hosted the Asia-Africa Conference that pioneered the Global South’s general approaches to international politics and economics and to the fight against colonialism and neo-colonialism.
Subsequently, the Bandung Spirit exerted considerable influence on the emergence of international political identity of developing countries and contributed to the establishment of the Non-Aligned Movement.
The Soviet Union was active in supporting the Global South countries in their fight against neo-colonialism. In many respects, the USSR’s economic and political support was an important resource that these countries used to evolve and strengthen their positions.
Marked in 2025, the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference is a significant event for both Indonesia and Russia, as well as for the non-Western world as a whole.
It points to the importance of solidarity and mutually beneficial cooperation between countries belonging to the Global Non-West and South under the extremely critical modern conditions.
It is also important to recall the principles and role of Bandung in connection with BRICS’s decision to accept Indonesia to full membership as of January 2025.
A new Valdai report, “The Bandung Conference: Historical Memory and Vision for the Future”, reflects the positioning of the historical memory about Bandung for today’s young people in Indonesia and other countries.
https://valdaiclub.com/a/reports/the-bandung-conference-historical-memory/
⏰ Today at 13:00 Moscow time (GMT+3), the Valdai Club will host an expert discussion titled “70 Years On: The Legacy of Bandung”. Watch the live broadcast on the website.
#WorldMajority_WorldOrder #ValdaiReport #Indonesia
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Subsequently, the Bandung Spirit exerted considerable influence on the emergence of international political identity of developing countries and contributed to the establishment of the Non-Aligned Movement.
The Soviet Union was active in supporting the Global South countries in their fight against neo-colonialism. In many respects, the USSR’s economic and political support was an important resource that these countries used to evolve and strengthen their positions.
Marked in 2025, the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference is a significant event for both Indonesia and Russia, as well as for the non-Western world as a whole.
It points to the importance of solidarity and mutually beneficial cooperation between countries belonging to the Global Non-West and South under the extremely critical modern conditions.
The Bandung anniversary is of special importance for the activities pursued by BRICS, a group that reflects the interests and values shared by the Global Non-West and South.
It is also important to recall the principles and role of Bandung in connection with BRICS’s decision to accept Indonesia to full membership as of January 2025.
A new Valdai report, “The Bandung Conference: Historical Memory and Vision for the Future”, reflects the positioning of the historical memory about Bandung for today’s young people in Indonesia and other countries.
https://valdaiclub.com/a/reports/the-bandung-conference-historical-memory/
⏰ Today at 13:00 Moscow time (GMT+3), the Valdai Club will host an expert discussion titled “70 Years On: The Legacy of Bandung”. Watch the live broadcast on the website.
#WorldMajority_WorldOrder #ValdaiReport #Indonesia
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🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s statement and answers to media questions at a joint news conference following talks with Foreign Minister of Iran Sayyid Abbas Araghchi (Moscow, April 18, 2025)
💬 Sergey Lavrov: Russian-Iranian relations are of a distinctive nature, fully aligned with the spirit of comprehensive strategic partnership. These bonds continue to develop dynamically, despite the complex regional and global situation, as well as the attempts to exert pressure on our nations in order to hinder the development of both Iran and the Russian Federation, the goal overtly declared.
Our political dialogue remains highly active. Recently, our Presidents have met on three occasions.
We focused on a range of specific issues on the international agenda and discussed bilateral matters in greater detail, particularly in the realm of trade and economic cooperation.
📈Our trade turnover has demonstrated positive growth. By the end of last year, it increased by more than 13% (approximately $5 billion). This upward trend continues despite the aforementioned severe sanctions imposed by the West against the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran, in blatant violation of the United Nations Charter, WTO regulations, and other international legal agreements. <...>
We reviewed the preparations for the upcoming 18th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation. Key topics for discussion include bilateral infrastructure, logistics, and investment cooperation, particularly the implementation of the flagship project to construct the Bushehr NPP and the Resht-Astra railway section, financed through a Russian loan as part of the International North-South Transport Corridor. <...>
We also endorsed the further intensification of business ties. We are confident that the Free Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which will enter into force on May 15, 2025, will facilitate the expansion of trade turnover and the simplification of mutual trade procedures.. <...>
We engaged in a constructive discussion of pressing international issues. We are of one mind when it comes to the importance for all countries to respect international law. <...>
Countering illegal, destructive, unilateral, and coercive restrictions was among the priorities that we discussed today. These restrictions cause more harm to the countries that levy them, and international trade, than they do to the countries on the receiving end, because they sharply limit competition and all other principles underlying the WTO. <...>
We agreed to step up cooperation at the SCO and BRICS. We had a substantive discussion of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on the nuclear programme of Iran. <...>
We welcomed the push to reach objective and mutually acceptable agreements, including the ones that have been and continue to be discussed by the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States. Russia is willing to facilitate this process and will support in every possible way the agreements that factor in the legitimate interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
We have coordinated our strategies with regard to other matters of international politics, including the situation in the Palestinian territories, which is a matter of deep concern, as well as the developments in Syria after the change of government in December 2024. <...>
Excerpts from the Q&A session:
• We are ready to help, to mediate, and to play any role that will be useful and acceptable to the United States from Iran’s point of view.
• We believe that an agreement focusing exclusively on nuclear matters is the way forward if we want to reach an agreement. Notably, the Islamic Republic of Iran is willing to look for an agreement as part of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. This is a matter of principle that must be taken into account by those who are trying to saddle the talks with non-nuclear issues and thus create a situation that is fraught with risks.
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💬 Sergey Lavrov: Russian-Iranian relations are of a distinctive nature, fully aligned with the spirit of comprehensive strategic partnership. These bonds continue to develop dynamically, despite the complex regional and global situation, as well as the attempts to exert pressure on our nations in order to hinder the development of both Iran and the Russian Federation, the goal overtly declared.
Our political dialogue remains highly active. Recently, our Presidents have met on three occasions.
We focused on a range of specific issues on the international agenda and discussed bilateral matters in greater detail, particularly in the realm of trade and economic cooperation.
📈Our trade turnover has demonstrated positive growth. By the end of last year, it increased by more than 13% (approximately $5 billion). This upward trend continues despite the aforementioned severe sanctions imposed by the West against the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran, in blatant violation of the United Nations Charter, WTO regulations, and other international legal agreements. <...>
We reviewed the preparations for the upcoming 18th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation. Key topics for discussion include bilateral infrastructure, logistics, and investment cooperation, particularly the implementation of the flagship project to construct the Bushehr NPP and the Resht-Astra railway section, financed through a Russian loan as part of the International North-South Transport Corridor. <...>
We also endorsed the further intensification of business ties. We are confident that the Free Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which will enter into force on May 15, 2025, will facilitate the expansion of trade turnover and the simplification of mutual trade procedures.. <...>
We engaged in a constructive discussion of pressing international issues. We are of one mind when it comes to the importance for all countries to respect international law. <...>
Countering illegal, destructive, unilateral, and coercive restrictions was among the priorities that we discussed today. These restrictions cause more harm to the countries that levy them, and international trade, than they do to the countries on the receiving end, because they sharply limit competition and all other principles underlying the WTO. <...>
We agreed to step up cooperation at the SCO and BRICS. We had a substantive discussion of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on the nuclear programme of Iran. <...>
We welcomed the push to reach objective and mutually acceptable agreements, including the ones that have been and continue to be discussed by the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States. Russia is willing to facilitate this process and will support in every possible way the agreements that factor in the legitimate interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
We have coordinated our strategies with regard to other matters of international politics, including the situation in the Palestinian territories, which is a matter of deep concern, as well as the developments in Syria after the change of government in December 2024. <...>
Excerpts from the Q&A session:
• We are ready to help, to mediate, and to play any role that will be useful and acceptable to the United States from Iran’s point of view.
• We believe that an agreement focusing exclusively on nuclear matters is the way forward if we want to reach an agreement. Notably, the Islamic Republic of Iran is willing to look for an agreement as part of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. This is a matter of principle that must be taken into account by those who are trying to saddle the talks with non-nuclear issues and thus create a situation that is fraught with risks.
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BRICS countries support Russian initiative to create grain exchange
BRICS member-countries support the Russian initiative of creating a grain exchange of the community and the common platform for trade in agricultural products and raw materials, according to the declaration approved after the meeting of BRICS agriculture ministers in Brasilia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin put forward the initiative of creating the BRICS grain exchange at the summit of the community in Kazan in 2024.
#NEWS #Summit #agriculture
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BRICS member-countries support the Russian initiative of creating a grain exchange of the community and the common platform for trade in agricultural products and raw materials, according to the declaration approved after the meeting of BRICS agriculture ministers in Brasilia.
"We acknowledge the importance of a continued elaboration of the initiative to establish a grain trading platform within #BRICS (the BRICS Grain Exchange) and its subsequent development, and expanding into other agricultural products and commodities and the implementation of an equitable trading system," the ministers said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin put forward the initiative of creating the BRICS grain exchange at the summit of the community in Kazan in 2024.
"We emphasise the vital role of BRICS countries as leading global producers and consumers of grains and reaffirm commitment to strengthening mutual agricultural trade. Our countries are engaged in advancing discussions over facilitating transactions between grain producers, exporters and importers ensuring transparent and secure payments," the ministers noted. They also supported development of integrated systems of electronic certification of foods.
#NEWS #Summit #agriculture
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BRICS countries support Russian initiative to create grain exchange — declaration
BRICS agriculture ministers "emphasize the vital role of BRICS countries as leading global producers and consumers of grains and reaffirm commitment to strengthening mutual agricultural trade"
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Forwarded from Sputnik International
China-led hoarding of physical gold, market bearishness amid Trump’s trade wars and BRICS-led de-dollarization are a perfect storm that could see gold adding more than 25% to its current $3,315 an ounce price in the near future, veteran trader Andrew Maguire believes.
💬 “On the 1st of March of 2024, the People’s Bank of China opened up the Shanghai Futures Exchange, enabling gold trading to be accessed by commercial and private citizens, and as we’ve tracked every month since then, it was clear that this was an official strategy to drive massive gold investments into China,” Maguire told Kinesis Money.💬 “By no coincidence, one year later, in the early stages of the second quarter of 2025, we’re witnessing a similar, officially sanctioned, commercially-targeted gold-buying mandate being sprung on the West, driven by a directive for Chinese insurance companies to invest 1% of their assets into physical gold,” the analyst said, explaining the methodology behind his forecast.
💬 “As the US-China trade war escalates into what really actually threatens to roll into a once-in-a-century financial war, payment chains are rapidly onshoring, providing sufficient liquidity to actually digitize [Russian economist Sergei] Glazyev’s fully beta tested, BRICS-facing, gold-backed commodity currency,” Maguire said.
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BRICS countries to launch joint initiative to combat land degradation
The second meeting of the BRICS Working Group on Agriculture is took place in the capital of Brazil to discuss key initiatives in the field of food security, sustainable agricultural production, and rehabilitation of degraded areas. One of the main topics was the creation of the #BRICS Partnership for Land Restoration. This is reported by the official website of the Brazilian Government.
It is specified that the new initiative will be officially launched at the ministerial meeting on 17 April and will be included in the final declaration to be adopted at the summit of the association's leaders in July. The partnership will coordinate efforts to rehabilitate degraded land, conserve soil, efficiently use water resources and introduce scientific solutions in the agricultural sector in the Global South.
Delegates also discussed the 2025-2028 Action Plan, which outlines goals in four key areas: facilitating international trade in agro-products, sustainable production, agricultural innovation and industry finance, and food security.
#NEWS
The second meeting of the BRICS Working Group on Agriculture is took place in the capital of Brazil to discuss key initiatives in the field of food security, sustainable agricultural production, and rehabilitation of degraded areas. One of the main topics was the creation of the #BRICS Partnership for Land Restoration. This is reported by the official website of the Brazilian Government.
It is specified that the new initiative will be officially launched at the ministerial meeting on 17 April and will be included in the final declaration to be adopted at the summit of the association's leaders in July. The partnership will coordinate efforts to rehabilitate degraded land, conserve soil, efficiently use water resources and introduce scientific solutions in the agricultural sector in the Global South.
Delegates also discussed the 2025-2028 Action Plan, which outlines goals in four key areas: facilitating international trade in agro-products, sustainable production, agricultural innovation and industry finance, and food security.
#NEWS
Ministério da Agricultura e Pecuária
GT de Agricultura do BRICS discute soluções para a segurança alimentar, certificação eletrônica e restauração de terras
Encontro acontece em Brasília e segue até 17 de abril com a reunião ministerial dos países do bloco
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⚡️ President of Russia Vladimir Putin at a meeting with Chief of the General Staff of Russia’s Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov said the following:
💬 Today is the eve of Easter and I would like to congratulate on this bright holiday, first and foremost, servicemen who are Orthodox Christians and who have been fighting for Russia.
I would like to wish a happy Easter to everyone in our country and around the world who celebrates, observes and respects this holiday.
👉 Regarding the Easter ceasefire
We are well aware of the fact the Kiev regime, as you reported to me, violated agreements on refraining from targeting energy infrastructure facilities more than a hundred times. Therefore, I ask you to be extremely attentive and focused to be ready to strike back in full.
☝️ Our decision on the Easter truce will demonstrate whether the Kiev regime is sincere, ready, willing and able to comply with the agreements, to participate in peace negotiations aimed at addressing the root causes of the Ukrainian crisis.
For our part, we have always been ready to move in this direction and strongly welcome the aspirations of the United States, President [of the United States] Trump, our Chinese friends, the President of the People's Republic of China, the BRICS countries and all supporters of a just and peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis.
💬 Today is the eve of Easter and I would like to congratulate on this bright holiday, first and foremost, servicemen who are Orthodox Christians and who have been fighting for Russia.
I would like to wish a happy Easter to everyone in our country and around the world who celebrates, observes and respects this holiday.
👉 Regarding the Easter ceasefire
We are well aware of the fact the Kiev regime, as you reported to me, violated agreements on refraining from targeting energy infrastructure facilities more than a hundred times. Therefore, I ask you to be extremely attentive and focused to be ready to strike back in full.
☝️ Our decision on the Easter truce will demonstrate whether the Kiev regime is sincere, ready, willing and able to comply with the agreements, to participate in peace negotiations aimed at addressing the root causes of the Ukrainian crisis.
For our part, we have always been ready to move in this direction and strongly welcome the aspirations of the United States, President [of the United States] Trump, our Chinese friends, the President of the People's Republic of China, the BRICS countries and all supporters of a just and peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis.
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Brazil to focus even more on BRICS after introduction of US tariffs
Brazil intends to further promote the strengthening of BRICS after the administration of US President Donald Trump imposed customs duties on a number of goods, Brazilian Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Carlos Favaro said at a conference in the country's capital Brasilia.
According to the minister, all members of the community find it necessary to expand trade in agricultural products among themselves. Favaro stressed that the trade measures adopted by the White House will not affect the strengthening of #BRICS ties in agriculture.
In 2024, the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture announced that the country's authorities will introduce the position of agricultural attache in all BRICS countries. Speaking at the BRICS summit in Kazan, President Vladimir Putin also announced Russia's initiative to create a grain exchange within the community. According to the Russian leader, this will contribute to the creation of fair and predictable price indicators for food and raw materials.
#NEWS #Brazil #USA #sanctions
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Brazil intends to further promote the strengthening of BRICS after the administration of US President Donald Trump imposed customs duties on a number of goods, Brazilian Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Carlos Favaro said at a conference in the country's capital Brasilia.
"The unprecedented protectionism undertaken by the authorities of the US further motivates us to strengthen this geopolitical bloc and look for new commercial opportunities," he said as quoted by the Brasil 247 portal.
According to the minister, all members of the community find it necessary to expand trade in agricultural products among themselves. Favaro stressed that the trade measures adopted by the White House will not affect the strengthening of #BRICS ties in agriculture.
In 2024, the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture announced that the country's authorities will introduce the position of agricultural attache in all BRICS countries. Speaking at the BRICS summit in Kazan, President Vladimir Putin also announced Russia's initiative to create a grain exchange within the community. According to the Russian leader, this will contribute to the creation of fair and predictable price indicators for food and raw materials.
#NEWS #Brazil #USA #sanctions
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Brazil to focus even more on BRICS after introduction of US tariffs — Brazilian minister
Favaro stressed that the trade measures adopted by the White House will not affect the strengthening of BRICS ties in agriculture
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Participants of BRICS Youth Innovation Summit 2025 discuss role of innovation in creating sustainable future
The BRICS Youth Innovation Summit 2025 took place in Cape Town, gathering young participants, policymakers, and sector leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Organised by the South African BRICS Youth Association (SABYA), the two-day event focused on innovation and sustainability under the theme "Innovation for the Future: Technology for Sustainability and Social Good”.
Raymond Matlala, Executive Chairman of SABYA, opened the event by highlighting the importance of supporting young people through initiatives like this:
The summit featured keynote addresses, panel discussions, and demonstrations of youth-led projects. Themes included food security, circular economy, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.
The BRICS Youth Innovation Summit aims to create a dynamic platform where emerging startups can pool their technological capabilities, share best practices and jointly develop sustainable solutions to address regional and global challenges.
#NEWS #youth #technologies #AI
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The BRICS Youth Innovation Summit 2025 took place in Cape Town, gathering young participants, policymakers, and sector leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Organised by the South African BRICS Youth Association (SABYA), the two-day event focused on innovation and sustainability under the theme "Innovation for the Future: Technology for Sustainability and Social Good”.
Raymond Matlala, Executive Chairman of SABYA, opened the event by highlighting the importance of supporting young people through initiatives like this:
“Empowering young innovators through platforms like the #BRICS Youth Innovation Summit is not just an investment in their future, but a strategic imperative for sustainable development across our nations,” he said.
The summit featured keynote addresses, panel discussions, and demonstrations of youth-led projects. Themes included food security, circular economy, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.
The BRICS Youth Innovation Summit aims to create a dynamic platform where emerging startups can pool their technological capabilities, share best practices and jointly develop sustainable solutions to address regional and global challenges.
#NEWS #youth #technologies #AI
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Participants of BRICS Youth Innovation Summit 2025 discuss role of innovation in creating sustainable future | TV BRICS, 15.04.25
The BRICS Youth Innovation Summit 2025 took place in Cape Town, gathering young participants, policymakers, and sector leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China...
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Iran, India seek closer agricultural ties at BRICS summit
Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh met with his Indian counterpart, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, in Brasília, where he stressed the need to activate the Iran-India Joint Agricultural Committee and deepen collaboration on food security, biotechnology, and agricultural research.
India’s agriculture minister reaffirmed New Delhi’s readiness to expand bilateral and multilateral agricultural cooperation within the #BRICS framework. Referring to the agreements reached during last year’s meeting between the Indian prime minister and Iran’s president, Chouhan said India is committed to strengthening agricultural ties across all areas.
He also noted the historical and cultural bonds between the two countries, citing extensive past exchanges in the arts, crafts, and other cultural domains.
The 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Brazil is focused on three key themes: food and nutrition security and sustainability, innovation and agricultural finance, and international agricultural trade.
#NEWS #India #Iran #agriculture
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Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh met with his Indian counterpart, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, in Brasília, where he stressed the need to activate the Iran-India Joint Agricultural Committee and deepen collaboration on food security, biotechnology, and agricultural research.
India’s agriculture minister reaffirmed New Delhi’s readiness to expand bilateral and multilateral agricultural cooperation within the #BRICS framework. Referring to the agreements reached during last year’s meeting between the Indian prime minister and Iran’s president, Chouhan said India is committed to strengthening agricultural ties across all areas.
He also noted the historical and cultural bonds between the two countries, citing extensive past exchanges in the arts, crafts, and other cultural domains.
The 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Brazil is focused on three key themes: food and nutrition security and sustainability, innovation and agricultural finance, and international agricultural trade.
#NEWS #India #Iran #agriculture
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Iran, India seek closer agricultural ties at BRICS summit
TEHRAN – Iran and India have called for expanded cooperation in agriculture during a meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS agriculture ministers’ summit in Brazil, underscoring their shared commitment to food security and sustainable development.
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BRICS, SCO contribute to building multipolar, fair and stable world order
Belarus views BRICS and the SCO as regional blocs that contribute to building a multipolar, fair and stable world order, Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs and National Security of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Sergey Aleinik stated.
Last year, Belarus became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and also received the status of a partner country in BRICS.
He noted that BRICS already has a parliamentary dimension. Last year a delegation of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus took part (for the first time) in the BRICS Parliamentary Forum in St. Petersburg (even before the country received the status of a partner country). The Belarusian delegation made a special emphasis on building a multipolar world and emphasised the role of parliamentary diplomacy in promoting a constructive agenda to de-escalate international tensions.
#NEWS #Belarus #diplomacy
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Belarus views BRICS and the SCO as regional blocs that contribute to building a multipolar, fair and stable world order, Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs and National Security of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Sergey Aleinik stated.
Last year, Belarus became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and also received the status of a partner country in BRICS.
"Head of state Aleksandr Lukashenko approved the strategies of Belarus' participation in the #SCO and #BRICS, which testifies to the importance of these events," Sergey Aleinik said.
He noted that BRICS already has a parliamentary dimension. Last year a delegation of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus took part (for the first time) in the BRICS Parliamentary Forum in St. Petersburg (even before the country received the status of a partner country). The Belarusian delegation made a special emphasis on building a multipolar world and emphasised the role of parliamentary diplomacy in promoting a constructive agenda to de-escalate international tensions.
#NEWS #Belarus #diplomacy
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Aleinik: BRICS, SCO contribute to building multipolar, fair and stable world order
Belarus views BRICS and the SCO as regional organizations that contribute to building a multipolar, fair and stable world order, said Sergei AleinikChairman, member of Belarus' upper house of parliament.
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Discover Russia outreach programme
ANO Eurasia launches a unique educational programme "Discover Russia" especially for foreign citizens!
What is waiting for you during🕊 unforgettable days?
⚪ Interactive lectures
⚪ Visiting the main sights of Moscow
⚪ Excursions to technological spaces and companies
⚪ Creative master classes
⚪ Networking with activists of Russian youth organisations
Who is this programme for?
✔ Foreign nationals (see the full list of countries at the link below)
✔ Age: 18-35 years
✔ Fluent English
And that's not all: accommodation, meals, transfer to Moscow and back, as well as visa fees are covered by the host country.
How to become a participant?
🕊 Register at the website
🕊 Submit a competition application
🕊 Take an online interview
📎 More information at the official website
Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the culture and history of Russia!
#EVENTS #culture
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ANO Eurasia launches a unique educational programme "Discover Russia" especially for foreign citizens!
What is waiting for you during
Who is this programme for?
And that's not all: accommodation, meals, transfer to Moscow and back, as well as visa fees are covered by the host country.
How to become a participant?
Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the culture and history of Russia!
#EVENTS #culture
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China, Malaysia to jointly promote economic globalisation
China and Malaysia decided to jointly promote a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalisation, advance trade and investment facilitation and reject the unilateral trade restrictive measures including arbitrary tariff hikes that are inconsistent with the #WTO rules.
The two countries made the announcement in a joint statement released in the context of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Malaysia. Both sides are committed to upholding the rules-based, non-discriminatory, open, fair, inclusive, equitable and transparent multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core, said the statement.
The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter to practice true multilateralism, upholding the international system with the #UN at its core, the international order underpinned by international law, and the basic norms governing international relations underpinned by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, the statement said.
China welcomes Malaysia as a #BRICS partner country and is willing to actively support Malaysia in better integrating into BRICS cooperation, it said.
#NEWS #China #Malaysia #politics
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China and Malaysia decided to jointly promote a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalisation, advance trade and investment facilitation and reject the unilateral trade restrictive measures including arbitrary tariff hikes that are inconsistent with the #WTO rules.
The two countries made the announcement in a joint statement released in the context of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Malaysia. Both sides are committed to upholding the rules-based, non-discriminatory, open, fair, inclusive, equitable and transparent multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core, said the statement.
The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter to practice true multilateralism, upholding the international system with the #UN at its core, the international order underpinned by international law, and the basic norms governing international relations underpinned by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, the statement said.
China welcomes Malaysia as a #BRICS partner country and is willing to actively support Malaysia in better integrating into BRICS cooperation, it said.
#NEWS #China #Malaysia #politics
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China, Malaysia to jointly promote economic globalization, reject unilateral trade restrictive measures
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Xinhua) -- China and Malaysia have vowed to jointly promote a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, advance trade and investment facilitation and reject the unilateral trade restrictive measures including arbitrary…
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Colonialism 3.0. The origins and methods of modern Western globalism
BRICS presents an alternative to Western dominance, not merely as a counterweight but as a model of international cooperation grounded in equality. The increasing interest from countries eager to join BRICS underscores the relevance of this approach.
In multiple socio-economic metrics, BRICS has already outpaced the Group of Seven (G7), which comprises the leading Western nations, and has gained significant authority on the global stage. Notably, as highlighted by Sergey Ryabkov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, #BRICS does not define itself in opposition to the West; rather, it identifies as non-Western. This distinction emphasises a commitment to cooperation rooted in equality and mutual respect, contrasting sharply with the dictatorship, expansionism, and confrontation that often characterise Western colonialism, neocolonialism, and globalism.
The fact that dozens of countries have expressed a desire to join BRICS is a testament to the validity of this path. However, to further clarify the alternative that BRICS offers, it is essential to delve deeper into the origins of contemporary neocolonialism and the methods employed by its advocates and practitioners.
The report prepared by the TASS Analytical Center with the support of the BRICS Expert Council—Russia aims to explore the roots and mechanisms of modern neocolonialism.
More BRICS analytics is available on the official website of the BRICS Expert Council—Russia.
#ANALYTICS #BRICSExpertCouncilRussia #BRICSExpertCouncil
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BRICS presents an alternative to Western dominance, not merely as a counterweight but as a model of international cooperation grounded in equality. The increasing interest from countries eager to join BRICS underscores the relevance of this approach.
In multiple socio-economic metrics, BRICS has already outpaced the Group of Seven (G7), which comprises the leading Western nations, and has gained significant authority on the global stage. Notably, as highlighted by Sergey Ryabkov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, #BRICS does not define itself in opposition to the West; rather, it identifies as non-Western. This distinction emphasises a commitment to cooperation rooted in equality and mutual respect, contrasting sharply with the dictatorship, expansionism, and confrontation that often characterise Western colonialism, neocolonialism, and globalism.
The fact that dozens of countries have expressed a desire to join BRICS is a testament to the validity of this path. However, to further clarify the alternative that BRICS offers, it is essential to delve deeper into the origins of contemporary neocolonialism and the methods employed by its advocates and practitioners.
The report prepared by the TASS Analytical Center with the support of the BRICS Expert Council—Russia aims to explore the roots and mechanisms of modern neocolonialism.
More BRICS analytics is available on the official website of the BRICS Expert Council—Russia.
#ANALYTICS #BRICSExpertCouncilRussia #BRICSExpertCouncil
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The Russian Foreign Ministry delegation to take part in BRICS summit
The Russian delegation will take part in the meeting of the BRICS foreign ministers on April 28-29 in Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Shchetinin, Director of the Department of Latin America and the Foreign Minister’s Special Representative for Relations with Latin American and Caribbean States stated.
On January 1, Brazil assumed the #BRICS chairship. The final event with the participation of the leaders of the 20 countries that are full members or partners of the bloc is scheduled for July 6-7 and will be held in Rio de Janeiro.
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The Russian delegation will take part in the meeting of the BRICS foreign ministers on April 28-29 in Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Shchetinin, Director of the Department of Latin America and the Foreign Minister’s Special Representative for Relations with Latin American and Caribbean States stated.
"The BRICS Ministerial Council will be held at the end of April, and Russia, as a member, will participate in this event. Russia will certainly participate in the BRICS summit," Shchetinin said.
On January 1, Brazil assumed the #BRICS chairship. The final event with the participation of the leaders of the 20 countries that are full members or partners of the bloc is scheduled for July 6-7 and will be held in Rio de Janeiro.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry delegation will take part in the BRICS summit at the end of April.
The Russian delegation will take part in the meeting of the BRICS foreign ministers on April 28-29 in Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Shchetinin, director of the Latin American Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told Izvestia."The BRICS Ministerial…
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China to deepen space cooperation with BRICS nations
China will carry out intensive space missions, including Tianwen-2 for asteroid exploration, in 2025, an official of the China National Space Administration (CNSA) declared. The Tianwen-2 mission will carry out asteroid flyby and sampling, and the Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft are also scheduled for launch this year, said Liu Yunfeng, deputy director of the CNSA's system engineering department, at a press conference on the upcoming Space Day of China.
China will deepen space cooperation with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), #BRICS nations, and European partners, Liu said. Efforts will focus on advancing collaboration in lunar and deep space exploration, including jointly promoting the construction of the international lunar research station, he added.
Within the BRICS framework, China will continue advancing the development of the BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation to enhance disaster emergency data sharing, Liu said.
China will also provide satellite services to BRI partner countries, supporting their space capacity development and fostering sustainable progress in agriculture, disaster prevention, and smart city initiatives, he added.
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China will carry out intensive space missions, including Tianwen-2 for asteroid exploration, in 2025, an official of the China National Space Administration (CNSA) declared. The Tianwen-2 mission will carry out asteroid flyby and sampling, and the Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft are also scheduled for launch this year, said Liu Yunfeng, deputy director of the CNSA's system engineering department, at a press conference on the upcoming Space Day of China.
China will deepen space cooperation with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), #BRICS nations, and European partners, Liu said. Efforts will focus on advancing collaboration in lunar and deep space exploration, including jointly promoting the construction of the international lunar research station, he added.
Within the BRICS framework, China will continue advancing the development of the BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation to enhance disaster emergency data sharing, Liu said.
China will also provide satellite services to BRI partner countries, supporting their space capacity development and fostering sustainable progress in agriculture, disaster prevention, and smart city initiatives, he added.
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China to carry out intensive space missions in 2025: CNSA
BEIJING, April 17 (Xinhua) -- China will carry out intensive space missions, including Tianwen-2 for asteroid exploration, in 2025, an official of the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said on Thursday.
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The dichotomy of trade and investment in BRICS
The BRICS countries aim to become a pole of economic stability and growth. Despite notable progress in the development of national economies and the strengthening of their international positions, cooperation within the group remains uneven. A particularly pronounced imbalance is observed between trade relations and investment cooperation: while trade turnover between BRICS countries is actively growing, mutual investment flows remain limited.
Trade within BRICS is characterised by a Chinese-centric structure—China is the main trading partner for most member states. The highest growth is observed in trade between China and Russia, Brazil and India. However, trade among the remaining #BRICS countries remains moderate. Among the newly joined members, such as the UAE, the share of foreign trade in GDP is significantly higher than that of the founding members, while for countries like Ethiopia it remains minimal.
Investment, on the other hand, does not demonstrate a similar positive dynamic. China is the undisputed leader in accumulated and ongoing investments within BRICS, accounting for 88% of all mutual investment flows. Investment activity in the other countries remains weak. If China is excluded from the calculations, the limited involvement of BRICS in global investment flows becomes clear.
Thus, there is a distinct dichotomy within BRICS between expanding trade and weak investment. This reflects both structural features of the member economies and existing barriers to attracting investments. Overcoming this gap may become a key factor in accelerating the economic growth of the group.
Statistics showcasing the comparison of trade and investment within BRICS are presented in the article prepared by Vladimir Zuev, Elena Ostrovskaya, Darya Gribanova, and Kirill Gorshkolepov.
More BRICS analytics is available on the official website of the BRICS Expert Council—Russia.
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The BRICS countries aim to become a pole of economic stability and growth. Despite notable progress in the development of national economies and the strengthening of their international positions, cooperation within the group remains uneven. A particularly pronounced imbalance is observed between trade relations and investment cooperation: while trade turnover between BRICS countries is actively growing, mutual investment flows remain limited.
Trade within BRICS is characterised by a Chinese-centric structure—China is the main trading partner for most member states. The highest growth is observed in trade between China and Russia, Brazil and India. However, trade among the remaining #BRICS countries remains moderate. Among the newly joined members, such as the UAE, the share of foreign trade in GDP is significantly higher than that of the founding members, while for countries like Ethiopia it remains minimal.
Investment, on the other hand, does not demonstrate a similar positive dynamic. China is the undisputed leader in accumulated and ongoing investments within BRICS, accounting for 88% of all mutual investment flows. Investment activity in the other countries remains weak. If China is excluded from the calculations, the limited involvement of BRICS in global investment flows becomes clear.
Thus, there is a distinct dichotomy within BRICS between expanding trade and weak investment. This reflects both structural features of the member economies and existing barriers to attracting investments. Overcoming this gap may become a key factor in accelerating the economic growth of the group.
Statistics showcasing the comparison of trade and investment within BRICS are presented in the article prepared by Vladimir Zuev, Elena Ostrovskaya, Darya Gribanova, and Kirill Gorshkolepov.
More BRICS analytics is available on the official website of the BRICS Expert Council—Russia.
#ANALYTICS #BRICSExpertCouncilRussia #BRICSExpertCouncil #economics #trade
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🎉 Summarising the ECOSOC Youth Forum
🇺🇳 From 15 to 17 April, the ECOSOC Youth Forum was held at the UN headquarters in New York
💬 The forum provided a platform for building communication between young people, UN Member States and other international actors, where young people could propose their own draft solutions for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the UN SDGs
🇷🇺 The Russian delegation was headed by Egor Litvinenko, Deputy Head of Rosmolodezh
⭐️ WHAT WAS MEMORABLE ABOUT THE ECOSOC YOUTH FORUM?
🟢 Photo exhibition "In the Heart of the Arctic Circle"
🟣 UN Youth Office Ministerial Breakfast
🟢 Speech by Egor Litvinenko at the plenary session "#YouthLead From Local to Global: meaningful youth participation in policy & decision-making"
🟣 Meeting with Maria Zabolotskaya, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations
🟢 Meeting with Felipe Paullier, Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs (UN Youth Office)
🟣 Bilateral talks with Brazil, China, Cuba, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa and Turkey
🟢 Russia organised side events: "80 Years of Impact: Youth Contribution to the UN Goals with Nuclear Science and Technology" and "Russia as a Showcase of Leading Youth Policy Standards"
🌎 At the negotiations and events:
🟣 We told about the national project "Youth and Children" and the development of international youth cooperation, including about the World Youth Festival Assembly in 2025
🟢 We discussed key areas of youth policy cooperation, including participation of Russian representatives in foreign events and increasing cooperation in BRICS, G20 and in the UN
🎟 There are many more major events awaiting us this year, and to make sure you don't miss a thing...
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🇺🇳 From 15 to 17 April, the ECOSOC Youth Forum was held at the UN headquarters in New York
🇷🇺 The Russian delegation was headed by Egor Litvinenko, Deputy Head of Rosmolodezh
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ECOSOC Youth Forum 2025 | Economic and Social Council
WHAT?The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum took place from 15 to 17 April 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
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BRICS priorities are fully in line with Iran's environmental objectives
On Earth Day, 22 April, Deputy Head of Iran's Department of Environment Iraj Heshmati noted the increasing importance of BRICS countries' initiatives in ecology. He said the recent meeting of environment ministers of the bloc was an important step in strengthening environmental diplomacy of the Global South and promoting a fair approach to climate issues.
At the same time, he said #BRICS priorities are fully in line with Iran's environmental objectives: developing renewable energy, sustainable use of natural resources, combating desertification and supporting bioeconomy.
Heshmati expressed hope that the upcoming COP30 climate conference in Brazil will be a platform for concerted action by developing countries. Iran, he said, can play an active role within the BRICS framework by promoting global environmental justice interests, gaining access to green investment and clean technologies.
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On Earth Day, 22 April, Deputy Head of Iran's Department of Environment Iraj Heshmati noted the increasing importance of BRICS countries' initiatives in ecology. He said the recent meeting of environment ministers of the bloc was an important step in strengthening environmental diplomacy of the Global South and promoting a fair approach to climate issues.
At the same time, he said #BRICS priorities are fully in line with Iran's environmental objectives: developing renewable energy, sustainable use of natural resources, combating desertification and supporting bioeconomy.
Heshmati expressed hope that the upcoming COP30 climate conference in Brazil will be a platform for concerted action by developing countries. Iran, he said, can play an active role within the BRICS framework by promoting global environmental justice interests, gaining access to green investment and clean technologies.
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نقش بریکس در حکمرانی زیستمحیطی جهانی چیست؟
تهران - ایرنا - روز جهانی زمین، نه فقط یادآور کره خاکیای است که خانه مشترک ما است، بلکه فراخوانی برای باز تعریف رابطه انسان و طبیعت و اقدامی جمعی برای سیاستگذاری هوشمندانه و آیندهمحور است.
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Brazil, Chile reject trade wars, reaffirm support for multilateralism
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Chilean President Gabriel Boric on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and regional integration, and their rejection of global trade wars.
At a joint press conference, the two leaders criticised the U.S. protectionist policies and called for strengthened ties among South American nations. Lula emphasised the need to reinforce regional institutions and questioned why Latin America had not achieved technological development comparable to more advanced nations, pointing to U.S. policies as a contributing factor.
The two leaders announced new bilateral agreements in defense, public #security, #agriculture, #culture and entrepreneurship. Boric also accepted Lula's invitation to attend the upcoming #BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro scheduled for July 6-7.
#NEWS #Brazil #Chile #Summit #sanctions
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Chilean President Gabriel Boric on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and regional integration, and their rejection of global trade wars.
At a joint press conference, the two leaders criticised the U.S. protectionist policies and called for strengthened ties among South American nations. Lula emphasised the need to reinforce regional institutions and questioned why Latin America had not achieved technological development comparable to more advanced nations, pointing to U.S. policies as a contributing factor.
The two leaders announced new bilateral agreements in defense, public #security, #agriculture, #culture and entrepreneurship. Boric also accepted Lula's invitation to attend the upcoming #BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro scheduled for July 6-7.
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Brazil, Chile reject trade wars, reaffirm support for multilateralism
BRASILIA, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Chilean President Gabriel Boric on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and regional integration, and their rejection of global trade wars.
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