The Kremlin chief, who hosted the third Russia-Africa summit in Moscow on 28-29 October, called for deeper cooperation among emerging countries to help Africa strengthen its economic sovereignty vis-à-vis the West.
Accra is seeking partner status in the bloc of emerging economies, hoping to attract investment, expand trade, and strengthen its economy.
The political continuity under Lula strengthens strategic and economic ties, particularly in rare earths, between India and Brazil
Malaysia is increasingly seen as a strategic link between BRICS countries and ASEAN, with its BRICS partner status delivering tangible benefits despite a current moratorium on full membership.
Malaysia’s Deputy Foreign Minister told Parliament that trade with BRICS member countries surged in the first half of the year as the government seeks to diversify partners, expand exports and strengthen cooperation with the bloc.
Brazil’s re-elected president could use the country’s weight in BRICS to promote alternative currencies, development finance, energy transition and global governance reform.
Russia’s Ufa University of Science and Technology joined TV BRICS’s partner network to promote science, innovation and higher-education dialogue across BRICS+ countries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said BRICS countries generated more than 40% of global GDP over the past five years, compared with less than 30% for the G7.
The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, hosted by India’s Parliament under India’s 2026 BRICS chairship, emphasized parliamentary diplomacy, people-centric development, and the adoption of a New Delhi Joint Declaration.
