Tag: BRICS

Friday, November 4th 2022 - 19:09 UTC
Lula's win spells good news for African countries

A leading African magazine said in an editorial note Friday that Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva's victory and impending return to the presidency of Brazil last Sunday spelled good news for the entire continent, which had been cast aside under the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.
Thursday, September 22nd 2022 - 10:44 UTC
Cafiero discusses Argentina's accession to BRICS with Chinese colleague

Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero Wednesday discussed his country's joining BRICS with his Chinese colleague Wang Yi on the sidelines of the 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Monday, September 12th 2022 - 10:07 UTC
Argentina formalizes its BRICS membership application

Argentina has sent a BRICS' formal membership application to Chinese authorities this week. Beijing since last June current holds the chair of the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South African powerful trade and cooperation block
Monday, August 29th 2022 - 10:24 UTC
India reports Argentina's interest in Indian fighter aircraft, bilateral trade in local currencies and BRICS

Argentina has shown interest in buying India’s fully indigenous Tejas fighter jets, and on Saturday agreed to strengthen defense and trade ties with India. On that very day India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and host minister Santiago Cafiero issued a joint press statement, according to a release from the New Delhi delegation visiting South America.
Tuesday, July 12th 2022 - 23:53 UTC
Argentina eager to join BRICS, Ambassador tells Moscow

Argentina's Ambassador to Moscow Eduardo Zuain Monday told the Russian Government that his country was looking forward to becoming a full member of BRICS, the global alliance formed by his hosts together with Brazil, India, China, and South Africa.
Thursday, July 7th 2022 - 21:25 UTC
China once again backs Argentina joining BRICS

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi Thursday told his Argentine counterpart, Santiago Cafiero, that the Asian giant favored the South American country's joining BRICS. Wang made those statements in Bali, Indonesia, on the sidelines of the G20 ministerial meeting.
Wednesday, June 29th 2022 - 10:08 UTC
Russia endorses Argentine, Iran joining BRICS

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Tuesday said his country would welcome the enlargement of the BRICS bloc made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa by adding Argentina and Iran to the list of member nations.
Saturday, June 25th 2022 - 10:05 UTC
President says Argentina would like to join BRICS

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Friday made a virtual appearance at this week's BRICS Summit, during which he asked that his country be admitted into the bloc alongside Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
Friday, June 24th 2022 - 10:00 UTC
BRICS Summit sees new role for the bloc in a changing world

In a move to strengthen cooperation and promote economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, BRICS countries agreed this week during the bloc's virtual Summit to launch the BRICS Business Forum, which they regard as an effective tool to achieve the association's goals.
Tuesday, June 14th 2022 - 09:26 UTC
Brazilian team releases outlook ahead of BRICS Summit

Brazil's Center for International Relations (CEBRI) Monday released a report on the country's expectations regarding its involvement in the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) bloc.