BRICS

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.

BRICS main news over past week

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – There have been some developments in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and other technological areas in BRICS member states.

Bolivia, Cuba to become BRICS partner states

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Bolivia and Cuba will join BRICS as partner countries starting January 1, 2025, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Friday.

BRICS news digest for the previous week

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – The BRICS group of countries has had some new developments regarding technological achievements.

Pakistan-Russia rail link set to launch test cargo train: min

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Pakistan's Minister of Energy has announced a trial launch of freight trains from Russia to Pakistan via the North-South Corridor, through Azerbaijan and Iran, in March 2025.

Iran FM Araghchi:

De-dollarization, reforming intl. bodies BRICS main goals

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that de-dollarization and reforms in the international institutions are the main of the BRICS.

Students learn about BRICS activities at Moscow festival

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Over 500 schoolchildren from various regions of Russia gathered in Moscow at the BRICS Festival to learn about the culture, languages and traditions of the BRICS countries etc.

Envoy:

Developing coop. with Russia, BRICS, SCO Iran’s main policy

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali says developing cooperation with regional powers and international organizations including Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS is Iran's priority.

Pakistan expects to become BRICS partner soon

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Pakistan expects to join the list of BRICS partner nations soon, Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said.

Turkey continues efforts toward joining BRICS

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Turkey remains interested in joining BRICS, but needs to get its ducks in a row before it can announce its intention to join, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.

Libya interested in joining BRICS

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The Libyan side is interested in joining BRICS, an official of the African state said.

Belarus officially becomes BRICS partner state

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Belarus has officially become a BRICS partner state, the press service of the country's Foreign Ministry reported.

Putin:

BRICS needs investment platform for developing markets

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – A new investment platform of BRICS countries with the use of electronic assets is needed for investments in developing markets, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

Indian Foreign Ministry:

13 countries granted BRICS partner status at Kazan summit

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – At least 13 nations were granted the status of BRICS partner countries at the BRICS summit hosted by the Russian city of Kazan in October, a spokesman for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said on Saturday.

Russian FM:

BRICS to consider expanding group in 2025

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – BRICS will look to bring more full-fledged members into the organization in 2025, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

Top diplomat:

Xi-Putin meeting seen as key moment of BRICS Summit

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – The meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during the BRICS Summit in Kazan has become a key moment of the event, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

Russia hands baton to Brazil in implementing de-dollarization

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Russia is now passing the baton to Brazil for implementing measures for de-dollarization, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and BRICS Sherpa Sergey Ryabkov said at a press conference following the association's summit in Kazan.