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Brazil to prepare extraordinary BRICS summit amid threats from the US

The Brazilian authorities are organising an extraordinary BRICS summit. The preparations for the meeting are being led by the president's chief adviser, Celso Amorim, according to Valor Econômico. Brazil holds the BRICS Chairship in 2025.

The country's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, plans to discuss and develop a joint response by the bloc's members to threats to cooperation from the US during the event.

The summit may be held in a video conference format, according to the statement. Amorim also plans to visit China next week to participate in celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in World War II. The adviser will hold several meetings with politicians from #BRICS countries who will also be visiting Beijing.

"Coexistence between countries cannot be achieved by force. When the US rejects multilateralism and tries to negotiate individually, it deprives the island of any chance of negotiation," Lula da Silva said.

#NEWS #Brazil #summit

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📖 Word of the Week: Observer Research Foundation (ORF), India

Founded in 1990 amidst India's economic transformation, the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) emerged with a mission to unite leading economists, experts, and government officials in analysing the nation's challenges and creating recommendations for its development.

🌍 Today, ORF stands as one of India's leading think tanks and plays a vital role in global discussions on pressing issues.

⭐ The core goal of ORF is to cultivate independent and high-quality expertise that empowers India to navigate contemporary challenges while actively shaping the international agenda.

The ORF core activities include:
⚪Analysing India's domestic and foreign policies
⚪Conducting research in economics, energy, technology, and security
⚪Fostering international partnerships and promoting ideas on the global stage
⚪Preparing recommendations for government agencies, businesses, and civil society

The ORF is a national coordinator for India at the BRICS Think Tank Council.

@orftg

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Congratulations on Malaysia's Independence Day

The BRICS Expert Council-Russia extends heartfelt congratulations to Malaysia on its Independence Day, first celebrated on August 31, 1957. We honour the historical choice made by the Malaysian people, reflecting their aspiration for freedom, sovereignty, and national unity.
This day stands as a testament to the courage and determination of Malaysians as they uphold their values and strive to build a strong and prosperous nation.

As a valued partner of Russia and a friendly nation, Malaysia plays a crucial role in enhancing regional stability, fostering mutually beneficial economic ties, and expanding people-to-people cooperation. We deeply appreciate our good relationship with Malaysia and are optimistic about the continued development of constructive dialogue and collaborative initiatives, particularly within the framework of #BRICS.

We wish the people of #Malaysia enduring peace, well-being, and continued success on their journey toward prosperity and sustainable development!

Warm regards,
BRICS Expert Council-Russia

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China to uphold 'BRICS spirit,' Chinese envoy says

Beijing will uphold the "BRICS spirit" by strengthening unity and joint efforts with its partners, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui declared.

"The Chinese side will implement the agreements reached by the two heads of state and, together with BRICS partners including Russia, further reinforce unity and cooperation, deepen practical collaboration in trade, the economy, and investment, enhance resilience against external risks and challenges, safeguard the multilateral trading system, defend international justice, and give strong impetus to building an equitable, orderly multipolar world and inclusive economic globalization," Zhang said.

According to the envoy, BRICS cooperation has been steadily expanding in scope and influence:

"Through the joint efforts of China, Russia, and other BRICS members, the mechanism has grown stronger, its outreach has widened, and its international standing has risen. Today, #BRICS is a reliable pillar of cooperation in the Global South and an engine of growth," he concluded.

#NEWS #RussiaChina #trade #economics

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"Strategic partnership" in politics, economy, culture: Putin on Russia, China

Russian President Vladimir Putin highly praised the level of Russian-Chinese relations across various spheres, from international politics to cinema and sports. In a written interview with the Xinhua news agency, the Russian leader discussed the agenda of his upcoming visit to China and shared his vision of what the two countries can offer each other and the entire world. The text of the interview was published on the Kremlin’s website.

In an interview, Putin hailed cooperation between Moscow and Beijing in multilateral formats such as the United Nations, the G20, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (#SCO) – and especially "within #BRICS to expand its role as a key pillar of global architecture".

"We stand united in strengthening BRICS’ ability to address pressing global challenges, share similar views on regional and international security, and take a common stand against discriminatory sanctions that hinder the socioeconomic development of BRICS members and the world at large," the Russian president said.

#NEWS #RussiaChina

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Experts from the BRICS Expert Council-Russia take part in International Winter School on Development Challenges in Brazil

On August 25–26, the first joint International Winter School on Development Challenges—hosted by the University of Campinas, HSE University, and Durban University of Technology—took place in Campinas, Brazil. The event served as a platform for doctoral students and young researchers from the BRICS nations to discuss strategies addressing the impacts of climate change.

The school’s programme emphasised practical solutions for sustainable development challenges within the BRICS nations and explored policies for financing green projects across the Global South.

✔Anastasia Podrugina, Associate Professor at the HSE School of World Economy, Head of the Section of Structural Global Economic Problems under the Centre for Comprehensive European and International Studies, and Expert at the BRICS Expert Council-Russia, delivered a lecture on the history and economic foundations of the US dollar’s dominance in the global financial system. She examined trends in the dollar use for reserves and settlements, noting that while geopolitical aspects play a role, “economic factors—such as liquidity and transfer costs—remain the underlying drivers.”

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Alexandra Morozkina

, Deputy Dean for Research at the HSE Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs and Expert at the BRICS Expert Council-Russia, built on this theme with a focus on BRICS initiatives. She highlighted that while declarations have referenced settlements in national currencies since 2010, concrete progress began around 2017. Today, key elements of the #BRICS financial infrastructure aimed at enhancing the liquidity of national currencies are taking shape, including a BRICS exchange alliance, the BRICS Local Currency Bond Fund, the New Development Bank, and the Grain Exchange.

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Igor Makarov

, Head of the School of World Economy at the HSE Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs and Expert at the BRICS Expert Council-Russia, noted that the current Sustainable Development Goals set for 2030 are unlikely to be met. He emphasised that the global community will soon need to redefine the sustainable development agenda for the coming decades. The BRICS nations, he argued, could play a pivotal role in this dialogue, offering fresh perspectives on energy systems, digital infrastructure, social welfare, and consumption models.

#BRICSExpertCouncilRussia #BRICSExpertCouncil #Brazil

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'Great Networking Event': CEO of Accra Fashion Week on BRICS+ Fashion Summit

Speaking on the sidelines of the meeting, Nana Tamaklo, founder and CEO of Accra Fashion Week and FashionGhana.com, described the event as "amazing." Following last year's decision to create the BRICS International Fashion Federation, he's eager to see what happens next.

"It's a very impressive organization. They're doing very well, and I hope to be more part of the upcoming events and the activities," Tamaklo told Sputnik Africa.

⚫️Regarding the challenges facing new designers seeking to rival established global brands, Tamaklo observed that big brands are now adopting marketing strategies that were once unique to smaller, newer brands.

"So if you have a plan, you need to move on it very quickly" he warned.

He also added that the AI technology is going to give a platform to more and more people. He expressed hope that in the future, "it's going to boil down to who really has the good brand and who really has the good designs."

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Collaboration is Currency: BRICS+ Fashion Elevates Emerging Designers

Beyond the United States, there is a world that not only embraces but also celebrates Black and Brown creatives, said Nichole M. Bess, CEO & Founder of Noir Fashion Week, on the sidelines of the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow.

🧵🌟She explained that Noir Fashion Week was founded to support BIPOC designers who had often been excluded from major industry platforms and lacked the right business infrastructure. Now in its eighth season, Noir continues to advance their presence on the world stage.

🗣Speaking to Sputnik Africa, Bess noted she had never felt so “respected, loved, and seen” as she did at the summit, underscoring her belief that “collaboration is currency.” She praised the summit’s hospitality, organization, and commitment to creating opportunities for emerging designers.

🇷🇺 Her message to skeptics back home: don’t underestimate Moscow. The city, she said, is not only beautiful, but filled with warmth and people who make you feel truly welcome.

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BRICS New Development Bank issues $978 million in panda bonds

The New Development Bank (NDB) has successfully issued a three-year panda bond valued at 7 billion yuan ($978 million) on the Chinese interbank bond market, as reported by the Bank's Press Service.

"The Bank targets to provide 30% of its total financing commitments in national currencies of member countries," stated NDB Chief Financial Officer Monale Ratsoma.

This issuance marks the first step under the NDB's newly launched programme to release yuan bonds totalling 50 billion yuan ($7 billion).

"The transaction garnered strong interest from investors, with the order book being oversubscribed by 1.28 times," the bank noted.

#NEWS #NDB #finance

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China ready to enhance strategic mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation with Brazil

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that China stands ready to enhance strategic mutual trust with Brazil, firmly support each other and deepen practical cooperation in various fields between the two countries.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva have forged solid mutual trust and friendship, and jointly provided important strategic guidance for the building of a China-Brazil community with a shared future, Wang said.

At present, international trade is facing great uncertainties and multilateralism is encountering serious challenges, he said, noting that it is of great significance for BRICS countries to carry out close coordination.

"Wang said that Brazil has fully fulfilled its duties as the rotating chair of BRICS and made the Rio de Janeiro Summit a success, which promoted the solidarity and cooperation among the Global South countries. China highly appreciates Brazil's efforts," he added.

Noting that the current international situation is undergoing complex changes, Wang said that China is willing to strengthen coordination with Brazil, join hands with BRICS countries to resist unilateralism and bullying acts, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries, and promote the reform and improvement of the global governance system.

#NEWS #China #Brazil

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BRICS STI Framework Programme 1st coordinated call for BRICS innovation projects 2025 is now open!

Call is open until November 5, 2025. 15:00 Moscow Time (UTC+3)

Applicants are requested to submit project proposals built on validated in lab or in relevant environment technology.

To learn more please visit the call webpage at: http://brics-sti.org/?p=new/40

IV Territory of Energy Dialogue (TED) Conference

This autumn, Moscow will host the IV Annual Territory of Energy Dialogue (TED) Conference. The full business programme is now available on the official website (in Russian).

Organised by the Roscongress Foundation and the Russian Energy Agency, with support from the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation, the conference will feature the annual meeting of the BRICS Energy Research Platform—an initiative dedicated to advancing international energy dialogue.

The Platform’s core mission is to promote sustainable energy development through multilateral cooperation in energy research, technology, policy, and innovation. It facilitates broad dialogue aimed at ensuring universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy sources, while strengthening both energy security within BRICS and the group’s influence on the global energy agenda.

⏰ October 15–16
📍 Gostiny Dvor, Moscow

#EVENT #energy

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Russia and Egypt: Dialogue and New Cooperation Formats Explored during Lecture at Inostranka

On August 26, the Library for Foreign Literature (Inostranka) hosted a lecture titled "Moscow – Cairo: History and Development of Russian-Egyptian Dialogue." Organised by the BRICS Expert Council-Russia in collaboration with the BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre, the event was timed to coincide with the 82nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Egypt.

The discussion featured several distinguished guests, including Ilya Orlov, Lecturer at HSE University and Junior Researcher at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences; Ruslan Mamedov, Candidate of Sciences (PhD) in History and Scientific Advisor at the Evgeny Primakov Centre for International Cooperation; Mohamed Attia, Representative of the Centre for Arab-Eurasian Studies in Egypt; and Khalaf Saad, Candidate of Sciences (PhD) in History and journalist for the Al Arabiya TV channel. The session was moderated by Ahmed Hammam, representing the BRICS Expert Council-Russia.

📎 More information about this event can be found on the official website of the BRICS Expert Council-Russia

#BRICSExpertCouncilRussia #BRICSExpertCouncil #inostranka

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