Tag: BRIC

Tuesday, January 28th 2025 - 08:19 UTC
Lula and Putin discuss ongoing world affairs

Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil and Vladimir Putin of Russia held a telephone conversation Monday during which they discussed ongoing global affairs and reviewed the bilateral agenda. In addition, the South American leader accepted the invitation to attend the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow in May, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Both leaders also welcomed Indonesia's joining the BRICS group as a full member.
Monday, August 21st 2023 - 09:58 UTC
Brazilian entrepreneurs seek opportunities through BRICS

Some 30 industrialists from South America's largest country are attending this week's Cebric's Encounter, a gathering of businesspeople parallel to the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Summit in Johannesburg until Wednesday, Agência Brasil reported.
Friday, February 17th 2023 - 08:05 UTC
Massa holds meeting with Indian Ambassador in Buenos Aires

Argentina's Economy Minister Sergio Massa Thursday met with India's Ambassador to Buenos Aires Dinesh Bhatia to discuss the South American country's participation in the G-20 economic meeting and move forward in the use of local currencies for bilateral trade.
Tuesday, December 27th 2022 - 10:48 UTC
President elect Lula da Silva's foreign policy strategy

Foreign policy is among the priorities of the incoming Brazilian administration of president Lula da Silva, who will be taking office next January first. Designated foreign minister, Ambassador Mauro Vieira said Brazil will have a leading role in combating climate change.
Monday, April 28th 2014 - 08:48 UTC
Chinese minister underlines the 'strategic' significance of Brazil for Beijing

The relationship between China and Brazil has “extensive significance” due to their position as two primary emerging market countries and economies, visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here in Brasilia.
Tuesday, September 10th 2013 - 00:42 UTC
BRICS agree on a 100bn ‘financial firewall’ in anticipation of ‘currency shocks’

BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) have agreed to a 100 billion dollars currency reserve pool as a “financial firewall” in anticipation of liquidity strains and ‘currency shocks’ as the United States Federal Reserve moves to reduce monetary stimulus.
Thursday, March 28th 2013 - 09:19 UTC
China and Brazil sign agreement to trade in their local currencies

China and Brazil signed an agreement to do billions of dollars of trade in their local currencies, as the five-nation BRICS forum of emerging market powers work to lessen dependence on the US dollar and Euro.
Thursday, November 15th 2012 - 18:44 UTC
BRIC miracle largely over; mature economies take the lead, says US Conference Board

The catch-up boom in China, India and Brazil is largely over and will be followed by a drastic slowdown over the next decade, according to a report by America's top forecasting body.
Monday, April 30th 2012 - 07:12 UTC
India to complain Argentine trade restrictions, but ‘bilaterally’

India has decided to raise its concerns over Argentina's recent import restrictions bilaterally, instead of joining the US and European Union who have taken the country to the World Trade Organization, reports the Economic Times from India.
Monday, March 19th 2012 - 23:28 UTC
China and IADB agree on one billion investment fund; warnings from Brazil

China and the Inter-American Development Bank said on Monday they are starting a 1-billion US dollars fund to invest in Latin America, though the Asian giant’s latest push to expand its influence in the region prompted words of caution from Brazil.