25.08.24
19:00
BRICS News Digest for the previous week
We tell you what happened during the week in the five countries
Heads of Brazil’s three branches of government sign agreement to initiate ecological transformation
The pact aims to promote sustainable development, environmental protection and the interests of future generations
The heads of Brazil’s executive, legislative and judicial branches signed the State Pact for Environmental Transformation.
Putin invites Iranian president to BRICS summit
There is an opportunity to exchange opinions between the officials of the two sides states Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani announced that the President of Russia Vladimir Putin has formally invited Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in Kazan and sign a Russia-Iran comprehensive agreement.
India pursues efforts to bring the African Union to G20
India continues to invest in Africa
The Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has emphasised the importance and potential of developing partnerships between India and Africa.
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Chinese Premier Li Qiang
The meeting was held in the Kremlin
Russia and China have developed large-scale plans for cooperation in various spheres for many years to come, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Li Qiang.
Saudi Arabia introduces new regulations for groundwater conservation
The use of groundwater from wells will now be strictly controlled
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has announced new rules for the conservation of groundwater sources in the Kingdom.
Azerbaijan applies to join BRICS
Earlier Baku’s ambassador to Moscow spoke about its desire to join the association
Azerbaijan has submitted an official application to join BRICS.
UAE confirms schools’ readiness for new academic year
The country’s Ministry of Education has announced the readiness of public schools for the start of the 2024-2025 academic year, which begins on 26 August 2024
In UAE was held a press briefing in which Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of Education and her colleagues confirmed that all schools are prepared to welcome students.
South Africa adopts new electricity law
The new law will create new jobs in the energy sector
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a law that makes significant changes to the country’s energy industry.
More than 95,000 young Ethiopians take training as part of Five Million Ethiopian Coders project
The programme is conducted in an online format and will continue for three years
Ethiopia has launched a massive Five Million Ethiopian Coders programme aimed at developing digital skills among the younger generation.
Egypt’s chemical exports grow year on year
Egypt’s chemical exports reached US$4bn in the first half of 2024
Egypt’s chemical exports reached US$4bn in the first half of 2024, solidifying its position as the second-largest contributor to the country’s total non-oil exports, according to the Chemical and Fertilisers Export Council (CEC).
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