Key BRICS Developments This Week
According to webangah News Agency, representatives from BRICS member states emphasized strengthening climate change cooperation and sustainable growth during a high-level meeting in Brasília, Brazil. The session approved new climate collaboration frameworks, including updated greenhouse gas reduction targets and strategies for native vegetation restoration.
Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has launched technical irrigation schools and an innovative program to recycle invasive water hyacinth plants, advancing modern water management and green economy initiatives.These measures aim to enhance climate resilience and social cohesion.
Timor-Leste, which joined ASEAN as an observer in 2022, may attain full membership by 2025.
In a separate development, China’s Zhejiang province hosted the first international humanoid robot combat competition in Hangzhou, with professional athletes contributing to robot planning.
Moscow marked Africa Day with an official ceremony where Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov highlighted Africa’s global significance and Russia’s enduring role as a reliable partner for the continent.
indonesia and Ethiopia agreed to expand economic ties under BRICS, targeting $98 million in bilateral trade by 2024. The plan was discussed during a meeting between Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and Ethiopian Ambassador Fekadu Binea Alka in Jakarta.
A Russian economic expert noted ample potential for industrial trade growth and joint ventures between Russia and Indonesia.
at the Global Digital Education Conference 2025, Iran’s Deputy Education Minister Abolfazl Vahidi proposed establishing an international digital education center. He emphasized teachers’ increasing use of AI for lesson design and student assessments.
A Indian HR firm launched an AI-powered digital platform for rapid mid-to-senior level recruitment,matching top candidates with employers efficiently.
The UAE ranked first globally in UN telecommunications infrastructure, digital governance, and digital content indices this year-solidifying its leadership in digital change efforts worldwide
