BRICS

Armenia expresses interest in becoming BRICS observer country

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – The Republic of Armenia expressed its interest in becoming BRICS group of emerging economies' observer country.

BRICS News:

BRICS news digest for the previous week

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – TV BRICS based in Russia provides on its official website the BRICS news digest for the previous week.

Zimbabwe doing everything possible to join BRICS

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Zimbabwe is doing everything within its means to join BRICS, the African country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amon Murwira said following a visit to Moscow.

Iran, Russia stress using diplomacy to prevent Intl. crisis

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Kazem Jalali, ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Russia, in a meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, discussed cooperation with BRICS countries.

Russian envoy to Tehran:

Iran, EAEU to start implementation of FTA in near future

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – The free trade agreement between the EAEU and Iran will bed implemented in the very near future, Russian Ambassador says.

Over Dedollarisation:

Trump says he threatened BRICS with 150% tariffs

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has said that he warned BRICS countries he would impose 150% tariffs for any attempt to create an alternative to the US dollar.

Iran condemns US’ plan for forced relocation of Gazans

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the UN strongly condemned the US’ colonial plan to displace and uproot Gazans forcibly, describing it as a flagrant violation of international law and a grave assault on fundamental human rights.

CBI chief departs for Russia for talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) left Tehran for Russia on Wednesday morning to hold talks with Russian officials.

Iranian female youth selected as Researcher of Year

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s representative at the “BRICS and SCO Young Leaders Award”, Hosna Salimi has won the title of Young Researcher of the Year.

BRICS summit to be held in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The summit of BRICS will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 6 to 7, the press service of the association said.

Brazil places AI governance at top of BRICS, G20 negotiations

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Brazil is championing inclusive Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance on the global stage, placing it as a key priority for discussions within both BRICS and the G20, according to the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Russia reacts to Trump threatening words over BRICS currency

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov reacted to US President Donald Trump’s threats to impose customs duties on goods from BRICS member states should the alliance ditch the dollar.

Trump claims;

US to slap BRICS with 100% import duties if they ditch dollar

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump once again pledged to impose 100% import duties on BRICS member states if they try to create a new currency or any other alternative to the US dollar.

BRICS to play ‘key role’ in world future: Iran's envoy

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali says de-dollarization is a key focus of the BRICS agenda in the near future.

Maduro:

Venezuela's BRICS membership is a reality

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Venezuela is part of BRICS, and the path to join this association is being cleared, President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro said.

By 2030;

Generative AI can bring BRICS+ countries up to $600 billion

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – The introduction of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies can bring BRICS+ countries up to $600 bln by 2030, according to experts.

Nigeria becomes BRICS partner country

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Brazil, which currently holds the rotating presidency of BRICS, announced that Nigeria acquired the status of the group’s partner country.

Iran urges removing barriers to trade with Ethiopia

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has called for removing obstacles to facilitate trade and economic relations with Ethiopia.

Maduro:

Venezuela continues rapprochement with BRICS countries

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Venezuela continues developing closer relations with BRICS countries and thanks them for the support for its accession to the association, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said.

Ghalibaf:

Relations with Ethiopia great opportunity for Iran's economy

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA)— The Iranian Parliament Speaker stated that, considering cruel sanctions against Iran, Ethiopia is a great opportunity for other country's economic development through BRICS.

Chinese envoy:

Prospects promising for Tehran-Beijing coop. within BRICS

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Chinese ambassador to Iran has said the prospects of cooperation between the two countries within the framework of the BRICS group are promising.

World’s 4th most populous country 'Indonesia' joins BRICS

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Indonesia has become a full-fledged member of the BRICS group of the emerging economies, current rotating chair country Brazil has announced.

BRICS Youth Council’s delegation to travel to Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – A delegation of the BRICS Youth Council will travel to Tehran as part of an educational program to familiarize Iranian youth with the values and goals of the organization.

BRICS Youth Council head to travel to Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – The manager of the BRICS Youth Council will travel to Tehran as part of an educational program.

9 countries confirm their readiness to become BRICS partners

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – On 1 January 2025, Belarus, Bolivia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan will become BRICS partner countries, Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said at a briefing.

9 countries confirm their readiness to become BRICS partners

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – On 1 January 2025, Belarus, Bolivia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan will become BRICS partner countries, Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said at a briefing. 

More than 20 countries show interest in BRICS

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – More than 20 states, in addition to the selected partner countries, are showing interest in a systemic dialogue with the BRICS group, Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov has told the media.

Russia is in touch with new Syrian authorities: Kremlin aide

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Russian President’s Aide Yuri Ushakov says that that Moscow was in contact with Syria's new administration at both a diplomatic and military level.