The evolution of BRICS and its challenges today
Reuters explainer summarizes BRICS’ history, institutional achievements, and current challenges ahead of the group’s summit in New Delhi.
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Factbox: The Evolution of BRICS and Its Challenges Today
A Reuters factbox outlines BRICS’ history, institutional achievements, expansion, and the geopolitical and internal challenges facing the bloc ahead of a summit in New Delhi.
‘India building economic bridges’: PM Modi hails country’s business push at BRICS forum
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is reducing trade barriers and expanding business cooperation under its BRICS chairship, citing new BRICS networks and India’s economic resilience.
BRICS+ and mass mobility as lodestar for EV policy
As leaders gather for the 18th BRICS summit in Delhi, the article argues that BRICS+ countries can strengthen energy security by directing EV policy toward widely used public and shared mobility modes.
Russia and Iran Criticize US Aggression, Pose Challenge for BRICS Summit Host India
At the BRICS Business Forum, Russian and Iranian leaders condemned Western sanctions and military pressure while calling for stronger BRICS resilience, highlighting India’s balancing task as summit host.
Putin at BRICS Summit: ‘The West Is Trying to Regain Lost Leadership’
At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed Western competition, sanctions, and economic cooperation among BRICS powers, amid meetings with Indian and Chinese leaders.
PM Modi: BRICS now represents 40% of global GDP
At the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, PM Modi called for reducing trade barriers and expanding intra-BRICS business ties.
Ramaphosa warns BRICS against a new raw-material trap for Africa
At the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged BRICS members to direct investment toward local manufacturing, mineral beneficiation, and productive capacity rather than reinforcing Africa’s role as a raw-material exporter.
BRICS companies should direct investment to create value in Global South, says Cyril Ramaphosa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said BRICS members and companies must rethink sourcing, production and investment amid global economic reconfiguration.