BRICS

Iran sent in their application to join the BRICS, a group of developing nations on June 27. Membership by Iran in the BRICS group, which also consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, "would result in added values for both sides," an official from Iran's foreign ministry stated. Separately, Maria Zakharova, a spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said that Argentina had also submitted an application to join the… read-more

Speaking at the opening of a virtual business forum at the BRICS countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that the conflict in Ukraine "has sounded an alarm for the humanity". The statement came while China continues to assume a position of neutrality. But on the flip side, China continues to not criticise the war in Ukraine, not call it an invasion. Meanwhile, Russia has become China's largest supplier of oil.

First time after the relations became sour between India and China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping on November 17. They will be interacting through video conference at the upcoming virtual BRICS summit, which will be hosted by Russia. With theme “BRICS Partnership for Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth”, five member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, will… read-more