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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
#NEWS #Russia #Brazil #Summit #diplomacy
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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.
#NEWS #China #space
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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.
#ANALYTICS #BRICSExpertCouncilRussia #BRICSExpertCouncil #economics #trade
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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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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.
#NEWS #Iran #ecology
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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.
#NEWS #Iran #ecology
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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.
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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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Chinese FM to attend bilateral, multilateral meetings in Kazakhstan, Brazil
BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the political bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will attend the Sixth China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers' Meeting and hold the Second China-Kazakhstan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue in Kazakhstan, and attend the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations and the 15th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisers and High Representatives on National Security in Brazil from April 25 to 30, a foreign ministry spokesperson announced here Wednesday. ■
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BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the political bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will attend the Sixth China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers' Meeting and hold the Second China-Kazakhstan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue in Kazakhstan, and attend the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations and the 15th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisers and High Representatives on National Security in Brazil from April 25 to 30, a foreign ministry spokesperson announced here Wednesday. ■
2025-04-23 16:02:46
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Kenya's President says Kenya is keen to participate in BRICS mechanisms
Kenya is interested in joining the #BRICS co-operation mechanism and looks forward to deepening partnership with China in green energy and industrial development, President William Ruto has said. He is on a visit to Beijing from 22 to 26 April.
In a multipolar world, Kenya is keen to find as many partners as possible and explore multilateral co-operation. This approach is aimed at creating export opportunities for Kenyan products as well as developing technological co-operation for mutual benefit, he said.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry stressed that Ruto's visit is aimed at implementing the decisions of the Beijing summit of the China-Africa Forum and strengthening China-Africa cooperation in the context of the One Belt, One Road initiative.
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Kenya is interested in joining the #BRICS co-operation mechanism and looks forward to deepening partnership with China in green energy and industrial development, President William Ruto has said. He is on a visit to Beijing from 22 to 26 April.
In a multipolar world, Kenya is keen to find as many partners as possible and explore multilateral co-operation. This approach is aimed at creating export opportunities for Kenyan products as well as developing technological co-operation for mutual benefit, he said.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry stressed that Ruto's visit is aimed at implementing the decisions of the Beijing summit of the China-Africa Forum and strengthening China-Africa cooperation in the context of the One Belt, One Road initiative.
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💬 “The biggest challenge Brazil faces in the presidency or chairmanship of the BRICS group is maintaining a balance between the Global South and the Global North,” Vitor Moura, Brazilian geopolitical expert and master’s post-graduate from Tsinghua University, told Sputnik on the sidelines of the second Youth Conference of the Valdai Discussion Club.
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The vanguard of the Global Majority: BRICS new identity with unchanged core
The interest of the World Majority countries in BRICS continues to grow. At the same time, the risks of global division are increasing and there is a lack of effective governance. This is due to the West's attempts to maintain its influence through conflicts and bloc divisions.
Against this backdrop, BRICS has acquired a new identity, especially after its enlargement. At the same time, there are also some limitations in the association's ability to act together.
These factors show that BRICS should act as a leader of the World Majority and a model of fair relations among countries in a multilateral world. BRICS can and should become a symbol of a multipolar and multi-civilisational order and increase its influence in global governance.
It is also important to pay attention to global issues on the #BRICS agenda, while not forgetting the development of relations among its members.
The article "The Vanguard of the Global Majority: BRICS New Identity With Unchanged Core" by Dmitry Suslov and Timofey Bordachev examines BRICS’ efforts to reform global governance and advance a fairer world order after expansion.
More BRICS analytics is available on the official website of the BRICS Expert Council—Russia.
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The interest of the World Majority countries in BRICS continues to grow. At the same time, the risks of global division are increasing and there is a lack of effective governance. This is due to the West's attempts to maintain its influence through conflicts and bloc divisions.
Against this backdrop, BRICS has acquired a new identity, especially after its enlargement. At the same time, there are also some limitations in the association's ability to act together.
These factors show that BRICS should act as a leader of the World Majority and a model of fair relations among countries in a multilateral world. BRICS can and should become a symbol of a multipolar and multi-civilisational order and increase its influence in global governance.
It is also important to pay attention to global issues on the #BRICS agenda, while not forgetting the development of relations among its members.
The article "The Vanguard of the Global Majority: BRICS New Identity With Unchanged Core" by Dmitry Suslov and Timofey Bordachev examines BRICS’ efforts to reform global governance and advance a fairer world order after expansion.
More BRICS analytics is available on the official website of the BRICS Expert Council—Russia.
#ANALYTICS #BRICSExpertCouncilRussia #BRICSExpertCouncil
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Timofey Bordachev, Dmitry Suslov: The vanguard of the World majority is the new identity of the BRICS with an unchanged basis
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