04.08.24
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BRICS News Digest for the previous week
Mines and Agriculture highlights BRICS as convenient way for Brazil and Iran to interact economically
Samad Hassanzadeh invited the head of the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to visit Iran with a business delegation
In Iran, the Head of the country’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has called for free and preferential trade agreements with Brazil to improve trade relations between the nations.
Igor Babushkin, Governor of the Astrakhan Region, declares the region’s readiness to join information exchange with the BRICS countries
The Russian region can share its experience and achievements in agriculture with the world community and tell about the opportunities in the opportunities in the tourism industry opportunities
The Astrakhan region is ready to contribute to information exchange with the BRICS countries, Governor Igor Babushkin said on the eve of the 9th Caspian Media Forum 2024, to be held on August 16–17 in the region.
India exports telecom equipment to more than 100 countries
Expertise in data analytics and artificial intelligence enables India to develop new technologies
Currently, telecom equipment created and produced in India is exported to over 100 nations.
Chinese researchers work to reduce carbon footprint of fruit by implementing labelling practices
In the southern province of Hainan, the first set of carbon labelling certificates have been issued for local durians
The company that received the certificates noted that such labelling will help consumers better understand the climate impact of their purchases, fostering sustainable habits and encouraging agricultural innovators to develop and adopt low-carbon technologies.
South Africa’s population grows by more than 835,000 in one year
Life expectancy has increased in the country
The population of South Africa is 63 million people.
Masoud Pezeshkian takes the oath of office as President of Iran
Hundreds of people gathered at the Iranian parliament
Masoud Pezeshkian has taken office as President of Iran after taking the oath of office. The elected head of state will be in office for four years – until 2028.
Ethiopia receives US$1.5 billion in support from the World Bank
Ethiopia’s Finance Minister expressed gratitude to the World Bank for its support, which is helping the country undertake ambitious reforms
Ethiopia has received US$1.5 billion from the World Bank to support its economic reforms.
Experts analyse achieved results of UAE Environmental Productivity Index
The discussion emphasised the need for action in areas such as air quality, agriculture, protection of marine life and water resources
The UAE hosted the second Meeting of the Environmental and Municipal Affairs Council in 2024 and included discussions on ways to improve the UAE’s position in the Environmental Performance Index.
Saudi Space Agency opens Concurrent Design Facility
It is designed to accelerate the planning of space missions
The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) announced the opening of the Concurrent Design Facility (CDF) and the introduction of a tool such as the Integrated Mission Lifecycle (IML).
Egyptian government launches initiative to boost cotton industry
The Egyptian government is taking steps to revitalise the cotton industry by increasing value-added production and reducing dependence on raw material exports
In an official meeting Ministers Mohamed Shimi and Alaa Farouk outlined strategies to improve cotton production and processing in Egypt.
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