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.

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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.

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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.

"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.

#NEWS #Russia #Brazil #Summit #diplomacy

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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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🎉 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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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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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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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.

#NEWS #Kenya #China #technology #diplomacy

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🇧🇷🌍🌍🌍 Brazil's BRICS Presidency: a delicate balance between the Global South and North

💬 “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.

#ANALYTICS #BRICSExpertCouncilRussia #BRICSExpertCouncil 

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China ready to deepen cooperation with Iran in multilateral frameworks and boost regional peace

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday, with the two sides exchanging in-depth views on the latest progress of the Iranian nuclear issue.

Wang said that China is willing to work with Iran to implement the important consensus reached between the leaders of the two countries, and to continuously consolidate coordination and collaboration in deepening friendly cooperation in various fields of international and regional affairs.

China is also ready to work with Iran to promote the greater influence of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (#SCO), the #BRICS mechanism and other multilateral frameworks, and to make more efforts to safeguard the common interests of the two countries, as well as efforts to promote regional and world peace and stability.

Araghchi said that Iran attaches great importance to developing its relations with China, abides by the one-China principle, and supports China in safeguarding its core interests. Iran will continue to work with China to provide firm mutual support, oppose unilateralism and hegemonism, and safeguard multilateralism.

#NEWS #China #Iran #security #diplomacy

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Global governance without global unification

Each new day brings increasing uncertainty about the future of humanity. The breakdown of the global governance system following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of bipolarity has led to an aggressive redistribution of spheres of influence in favour of the remaining hegemon. This situation underscores the urgent need to reform the international system, ensuring the real voice of countries representing the Global Majority.

What grants #BRICS such expansive opportunities that the wealthier nations of the Golden Billion are lacking? In her article "Global Governance Without Global Unification", Victoria Panova, Head of the BRICS Expert Council–Russia and Vice Rector at HSE University, explores the tools that empower these countries to target bolder and more captivating projects and solutions.

More BRICS analytics is available on the official website of the BRICS Expert Council—Russia.

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Brazil’s BRICS Presidency: Driving Multipolar Growth and Innovation

Fabiano Mielniczuk, Professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, outlined four key priorities Brazil is expected to pursue during its BRICS presidency.

He shared his insights with Sputnik during the international scientific conference “New World Order: Formation of a Multipolar World and the Role of Russia.”

🟠Conflict Mediation & Dialogue: Brazil will promote agreements rooted in mutual respect and diversity among member states;

🟠Institutional Clarity: Efforts are underway to define BRICS membership criteria while avoiding rigidity;

🟠Trade in Local Currencies: Brazil supports advancing Russia's 2024 initiative, aligning with growing interest in de-dollarized trade;

🟠Leadership in Tech: The country is taking a bold stance on AI and the digital economy, advocating for data to be recognized as a tradable commodity.

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Lavrov to attend meeting of BRICS foreign ministers

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will participate in a meeting of BRICS foreign ministers to be held in Brazil on April 28-29, the Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated at a briefing.

"On April 28-29, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will attend a full-scale meeting of foreign ministers of #BRICS member states in Rio de Janeiro," the diplomat said.

The upcoming meeting under the Brazilian chairship will be a valuable opportunity for substantive and thorough discussion of pressing issues on the international agenda, crisis and conflict resolution processes, and prospects for improving the system of global governance, especially enhancing the role of states of the Global Majority, Zakharova pointed out.

"The ministers will review the implementation of the agreements of BRICS leaders and outline further steps to develop strategic partnership amid preparations for the 17th BRICS summit, which will also be held in Brazil on July 6-7," she added.

As part of the upcoming event, a separate session on the role of the global South in strengthening multilateralism will be held. It will be attended by the foreign ministers of the BRICS partner countries, Zakharova said.

#NEWS #Brazil #Summit #diplomacy

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Kremlin: Russia to talk alternative to ICC with BRICS partners

Russia will pursue a dialogue with its BRICS partners on the initiative to create an international legal alternative to the International Criminal Court (ICC), Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, commenting on the idea proposed by Deputy Security Council Chairman Dmitry Medvedev in an article.

Peskov noted that he had not yet reviewed the details of the initiative.

"However, it has certainly been worked out, and we will further engage in dialogue with our partners in the #BRICS countries," the Kremlin spokesman said.

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🇷🇺🚀🇨🇳 Shooting for the moon: Russia and China join forces in space

On Space Day, celebrated in China on April 24, let’s explore the key milestones of Russia–China space cooperation.

☢️🌚 Nuclear power on the Moon

🔸 China could install a nuclear power plant on the Moon to support the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) it plans to build with Russia, according to a presentation by Pei Zhaoyu, Chief Engineer of the Chang’e-8 mission set for 2028.

🔸 China aims to land astronauts on the Moon by 2030. The Chang’e-8 mission to the lunar south pole will lay the groundwork for constructing a permanent manned base, says the China National Space Administration.

🤖 Resources and robotics

🔹 Russian Space Agency Roscosmos also presented plans at the Shanghai conference to explore mineral and water resources on the Moon, including potentially using lunar materials as fuel.

🔹 Between 2033 and 2035, Russia and China plan to deploy a joint nuclear power plant on the Moon to power the ILRS, addressing the lack of solar energy during the Moon's 14-day nights, Roscosmos chief Yuri Borisov told Sputnik last year.

🔹 By April 2025, 17 countries and organizations have joined the Russo-Chinese ILRS project. China aims to expand this to 50 partners, focusing on BRICS and Global South nations.

🌝 Step-by-step plan for the Moon base

In 2022, Roscosmos and the China National Space Administration (CNSA) outlined a plan for 2023-2027 to build the International Scientific Lunar Station in three stages by the 2030s:

1️⃣Joint Russo-Chinese missions will scout the Moon, identify the best location for the base, test high-precision soft landing technologies and collect rock samples.

2️⃣Construction of orbital power and communication hubs, bulk cargo drops and the use of smart tech, mini rovers and even a hopping robot for lunar logistics.

3️⃣Expanded surface exploration, station modules supporting deeper scientific research, tech tests and ultimately—human exploration.

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