SCO leaders sign Bishkek Declaration
The declaration became the main document adopted at the summit in Bishkek
The heads of state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states signed the Bishkek Declaration at the summit.
UAE raises clean energy target to 35% by 2030–2031
UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure said that solar power can now compete with gas and nuclear energy in terms of reliability
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans to increase the share of clean energy, including nuclear and renewable sources, to 35 per cent by 2030–2031.
Indonesia’s president proposes doubling trade turnover with Russia
The leaders of the two countries met in Vladivostok
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held a business breakfast in Vladivostok.
Egypt aims to increase daily rail passengers to 4 million by 2030
Egypt’s Ministry of Transport has unveiled a comprehensive plan to create a new public transport system
Egypt is building a 2,250-kilometre network of high-speed electrified railways, modernising its existing 10,000-kilometre railway system, and expects to achieve a combined capacity of around 4 million passengers per day on railways and high-speed trains by 2030.
Xi Jinping calls on SCO to promote global governance
The Chinese President noted the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s significant development potential
China is ready to work with all parties to build a fairer and more equitable system of global governance, Chinese President Xi Jinping said at a meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek.
Brazil wins seven medals at Parapan-Pacific Swimming Championships and sets world record
Brazilian swimmers claim three golds, two silvers and two bronzes, with Alessandra Oliveira breaking the world record in the 100m breaststroke
Brazil added seven medals to its tally at the Parapan-Pacific Swimming Championships, including three golds, two silvers and two bronzes, as reported by Agência Brasil.
Vladimir Putin: Russia ready to make visa-free travel with China permanent
The heads of the two states met ahead of the SCO Summit in Bishkek
Russia is ready to work towards making the existing visa-free regime with China permanent.
18th BRICS Academic Forum puts global governance and emerging technologies in focus
Experts meeting in Lucknow are examining how BRICS can strengthen resilience, accelerate innovation and deepen cooperation as the group enters its next phase
The 18th BRICS Academic Forum was held in Lucknow, bringing together academics, researchers, experts and policymakers from BRICS countries to develop practical approaches to strengthening cooperation within the group.
Ethiopia prepares to integrate artificial intelligence into core curriculum
The country is implementing a roadmap for education development and digitalisation
Ethiopia is preparing to integrate artificial intelligence into the core curriculum. Schools across the country are progressively implementing the provisions of the government’s Digital Ethiopia 2030 programme.
Iran strengthens data-driven efforts to protect endangered species and habitats
Iran is developing species-specific conservation plans, mapping ecological corridors and strengthening scientific approaches to biodiversity protection
The Department of Environment (DOE) is strengthening biodiversity conservation in Iran through a comprehensive range of scientific, legal and operational measures guided by data and research, as reported by Tehran Times, a TV BRICS partner.