20.07.25
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BRICS News Digest for the previous week
We will tell you what has happened in economics, politics, culture, science and education in the BRICS countries
Beijing confirms readiness to cooperate with Moscow and Delhi in Russia-India-China format
Interest in this mechanism had earlier been expressed by the Russian side
China is prepared to sustain communication with Russia and India to promote trilateral cooperation.
Iran develops first prototype of 40-Hz cognitive light therapy glasses to support early-stage Alzheimer’s care
This initiative represents the first step in localising cognitive phototherapy technology in Iran
Iranian researchers have developed the country’s first prototype of cognitive light therapy glasses using 40-hertz flickering light, marking a new step towards localising this advanced neurotechnology.
UAE ranks first globally on health inclusivity index in health awareness and preventive care
It also secured the tenth position in health literacy, which has improved by 30 per cent over the past three years
The United Arab Emirates has secured the top global position on the newly released Health Inclusivity Index, reflecting its international leadership in health awareness, community engagement, and quality of life enhancement.
Brazil introduces electronic visa for COP30 participants to facilitate international access
The initiative is part of Brazil’s broader efforts to facilitate the participation of over 40,000 expected attendees, including 7,000 members of UN teams
Brazil has announced the introduction of a special electronic visa (e-visa) for international participants attending the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), which will take place in Belem from 6 to 21 November 2025.
Egypt–African Union trade exchange reaches US$9.8 billion
The figure represents a 6.5 per cent increase from US$9.2 billion recorded in 2023
Trade between Egypt and African Union (AU) member states reached US$9.8 billion in 2024.
President of China holds meeting with Russian Foreign Minister
They discussed the upcoming visit of Vladimir Putin to China
On 15 July, a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation was held in Beijing. Ahead of the meeting, President of China Xi Jinping held bilateral talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Ethiopia sets 5.6 million job creation target for 2025/26 with expanded overseas employment plans
The government will invest in skills development and pre-departure training
The Government of Ethiopia has announced plans to create 5.6 million job opportunities in the 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year (2025/26) as part of its national development strategy aimed at accelerating economic growth and enhancing social stability.
India to provide free artificial intelligence training to 1 million citizens
The programme will prioritise outreach to village-level entrepreneurs (VLEs) as part of a broader national strategy
The Government of India has announced that at least 1 million citizens will receive free training in artificial intelligence (AI) through the Common Services Centres (CSCs), a key initiative under the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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