The meetings show Iran using BRICS not only as a political platform but also to broaden economic partnerships, strengthen South–South cooperation and promote alternative financial channels. The key question now is whether this diplomatic activity will translate into concrete trade, investment and bilateral agreements. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a series of bilateral meetings on […]
The Xiamen event created a platform for BRICS countries to deepen investment and industrial cooperation in artificial intelligence, linking government institutions, investors and technology companies. BRICS countries strengthened cooperation in artificial intelligence and investment during a dedicated investment-matching event held in Xiamen, China, on September 9, 2026. The event brought together representatives from BRICS member […]
Britain has escalated pressure on the Israeli government by declaring the continued occupation of Palestinian territories unlawful and moving against trade linked to Israeli settlements. Israel has retaliated with diplomatic restrictions against Britain. The dispute represents another sign of widening tensions between the Israeli government and some of its traditional Western partners. The United Kingdom […]
Russia and India are expanding industrial cooperation through technology transfer, manufacturing partnerships and joint projects, creating new opportunities across strategic industries. Russian industrial companies are seeking to expand technology-transfer and manufacturing partnerships with India ahead of the 2026 BRICS Summit. Companies operating across aviation, energy, mining, nuclear technology, heavy industry and advanced technologies will showcase […]
The New Development Bank and the Government of India are focusing on risk-mitigation mechanisms and private-capital mobilization to support infrastructure and sustainable development projects. The New Development Bank (NDB) is advancing efforts to mobilize private capital for infrastructure and sustainable development projects across BRICS member countries. NDB and the Government of India convened a seminar […]
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is expected to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13. Hosted by India, the summit will bring together BRICS members, partners and invited countries to discuss cooperation and major global and regional priorities. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is set to participate in the 18th BRICS Summit, […]
The SCO summit brings together major Eurasian powers to advance cooperation in security, trade, finance, energy and regional connectivity. The Xi-Putin talks and discussions over Power of Siberia 2 add a significant energy dimension to the summit as China and Russia continue to deepen their economic and strategic ties. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit is […]
Xi Jinping’s potential visit to India for the BRICS Summit, alongside renewed high-level China–India border negotiations, could support continued engagement between the two major Asian powers and further stabilize bilateral relations. Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit India to attend the BRICS Summit scheduled for September 12–13, 2026. According to reports, China is […]
China’s growing emphasis on gold, the yuan and alternative payment infrastructure could strengthen the use of Chinese currency in international trade and within the expanding BRICS economic framework. China is strengthening the role of the yuan in international transactions while expanding financial mechanisms linked to gold. The development comes as Beijing continues to promote wider […]
China is pursuing parallel high-level diplomatic engagement with two strategically important partners: strengthening political and regional cooperation with Jordan while maintaining direct dialogue with India over one of the most sensitive issues in bilateral relations. The meetings underline Beijing’s active diplomatic engagement across both the Middle East and Asia. China is intensifying its diplomatic engagement […]
The meetings provide another platform for BRICS members to expand institutional cooperation and identify new areas for collaboration under India’s 2026 Chairship. India is hosting the BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting in Visakhapatnam on August 22, followed by the BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting on August 23, as part of its 2026 BRICS Chairship. Ministers and Heads […]
Wang Yi’s visit signals renewed high-level engagement between China and South Korea, with regional security and the Korean Peninsula at the center of discussions. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi begins a two-day official visit to South Korea on August 19, marking his first official trip to the country in five years. The visit comes at […]
