15.06.25
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BRICS News Digest for the previous week
Russia and Belarus agree to cooperate within BRICS and EAEU
Foreign Ministers discussed a wide range of international cooperation issues
Talks between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Belarusian counterpart Maksim Ryzhenkov took place in Moscow.
Foreign Ministers of India and Uzbekistan hold talks in New Delhi
Uzbek Minister’s visit to India was timed to coincide with his participation in the fourth round of the India-Central Asia Dialogue
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held a meeting with his Uzbek counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov.
Youth from BRICS countries propose action plan for energy cooperation
The document is centred around four key areas
The VII BRICS Youth Energy Summit took place in Brasília, where delegates discussed the main directions for a just energy transition and collaboration between countries of the Global South in this field.
Vietnam joins BRICS as partner country
It is the tenth country to receive this status
The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced Vietnam’s accession to BRICS as a partner.
China proposes measures for sustainable ocean governance at UN conference
Beijing also plans to assist developing nations in training maritime specialists
China’s Vice President Han Zheng put forward four proposals for sustainable ocean management during his address at the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3).
South Africa launches joint public-private think tank to drive universal healthcare reform
Public and private health sectors unite to develop a universal healthcare strategy
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has launched an innovative healthcare think tank, bringing together professionals from both public and private sectors to develop a universal healthcare strategy for the province.
Egypt unveils major new gold deposit
Deposit will attract investment and strengthen Egypt’s mining sector
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has announced the start of development of a large gold deposit.
Ethiopia becomes Africa’s largest wheat producer
The government aims to make Ethiopia a future wheat exporter in Africa and beyond
Ethiopia has officially become Africa’s largest wheat producer, according to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
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