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.
Zimbabwe’s government approves the start of negotiations to join the NDB, seeking long-term financing for infrastructure and development amid Western sanctions.
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.
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.
At the NDB annual governors’ meeting in Moscow, the bank outlined priorities for local-currency financing, digital financial tools, sustainable infrastructure, and broader Global South cooperation.
Representatives from BRICS countries toured India’s GIFT City to review IFSC capabilities and discuss cross-border finance and cooperation during India’s 2026 BRICS Chairship.
Russian Prime Minister addresses the New Development Bank, highlighting BRICS’ economic weight surpassing G7 and EU.
At the BRICS 2026 summit, India’s foreign minister outlines four priorities and conducts a series of bilateral meetings with partner countries.
Belarus says it aims for full BRICS membership, broader participation in BRICS mechanisms, and expanded economic cooperation with India across trade, industry, transport, and pharmaceuticals.
At a BRICS foreign ministers’ conclave, India urged practical coordination on maritime security, energy stability, and de-escalation amid Iran-UAE tensions and wider Middle East conflict.