India fails to bridge divide over Iran war at BRICS summit
BRICS foreign ministers clash over Iran war, leading to India’s release of a chair’s statement amid deepening divisions.
African Country Begins Accession to BRICS New Development Bank
Zimbabwe’s government approves the start of negotiations to join the NDB, seeking long-term financing for infrastructure and development amid Western sanctions.
Egypt Says It Has Achieved Major Gains Through BRICS Membership
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry says joining BRICS in 2024 has boosted trade, tourism, and investment prospects, while opening financing channels through the New Development Bank.
Intra-BRICS Trade Rises 13-Fold in 21 Years to $1.17 Trillion, Says Commerce Secretary
At the second BRICS trade contact group meeting in Gandhinagar, India highlighted strong growth in intra-BRICS trade and discussed deeper integration, resilient value chains, and expanded services trade.
‘They will take out gun’: Lavrov loses cool during Delhi briefing at BRICS Summit | Watch
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s humorous reaction to a journalist’s phone interruption during a BRICS press conference in New Delhi went viral, alongside discussions on India-Russia bilateral ties.
No joint statement at Brics meet due to divisions over West Asia conflict
Iran and UAE disagreements over Israel conflict prevented consensus at BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting; India issued chair’s statement with dissent notes instead.
BRICS Backs India’s Push Against Terrorism, Condemns Pahalgam Attack
At the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, members endorsed India-backed priorities, condemned terrorism, and advanced cooperation across governance, development, and digital agendas despite no joint statement on West Asia.
EAM holds talks with foreign leaders on BRICS FMM sidelines
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conducted bilateral meetings with multiple foreign leaders during the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, while ministers issued a joint statement on global challenges and BRICS cooperation.
Dilma Rousseff outlines BRICS bank strategy to respond to global crises
The former Brazilian president proclaimed that the BRICS bank must develop a new strategy to maintain the development course over the next five years.