The Brazilian government has published a document summarising the priorities of its BRICS presidency.  Two priorities are listed – cooperation in the Global South and partnership for social development – which are divided into six central areas: cooperation in global health, trade and finance, climate change issues, governance of artificial intelligence, reform of the multilateral peace and security architecture and institutional development. In the area of global health cooperation, the need for increased investment in research and production of medicines…

Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko and Ethiopian Ambassador to Moscow Genet Teshome Girru discussed plans of cooperation between the countries in the field of health care and prospects of its development for the current year. This is reported on the website of the Russian Ministry. They agreed to increase comprehensive cooperation, including in the field of medical education. According to Murashko, 24 Ethiopian citizens are now studying in Russian universities. He added that the Russian leadership is ready to expand…

Egypt allocated approximately US$184 million under the National Veal Project. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. This initiative, spearheaded by the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, recently approved around US$5.9 million to support 428 small-scale farmers and recent graduates. The total project funding will enable the acquisition of 4,280 head of cattle as part of the presidential “Decent Life” initiative, which aims to improve rural living standards. To date, the project…

The G20 foreign ministers will meet in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 20-21 February. This is a landmark event not only for South Africa, but also for the entire African continent, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said at a briefing. She noted that South Africa would be hosting a G20 event for the first time. According to the diplomat, the Russian delegation will be headed by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who is scheduled to have a number of contacts with…

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira has announced that the BRICS Summit will take place on 6–7 July in Rio de Janeiro. The information was published on the website of Brazil’s BRICS presidency. “It is a great pleasure to once again strengthen collaboration and partnership between the Federal Government and Rio de Janeiro. We will host Heads of State from the 20 countries that are part of the BRICS in the two categories of full members and partners. We will make…

The 38th African Union (AU) Summit took place in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, bringing together heads of state and government from member countries, as well as representatives of international organisations. The meeting addressed a range of regional and international issues, including socio-economic development, institutional reforms within the AU, and Africa’s growing role on the global stage. Additionally, a new Chairperson of the AU Commission was elected. The position was awarded to Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign…

Irina Petrunina has been Director of the Department for Competition, Energy Efficiency, and Environment at the Russian Ministry of Economic Development since 2022. She graduated from the Moscow State Pedagogical Institute. She underwent retraining at the Russian Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation. From 1991 to 2019, she held positions in education – from deputy school director to deputy director of the Department of State Policy in the sphere of upbringing, additional education and children’s…

Iran is set to introduce a groundbreaking anti-cancer vaccine in the summer of 2025, according to the institute established under the supervision of the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. This vaccine is designed to target various types of cancer, as reported by Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. Institute representatives highlighted the success of domestic companies in advancing this technology, noting that they are currently capable of meeting 70 per cent of national demand. Researchers of the…

Egypt is strengthening its global competitiveness by showcasing the country’s unique heritage and expanding promotional efforts to attract new markets. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. The country recognises tourism as an important economic activity and is actively implementing a National Tourism Development Strategy to maximise its potential. Investment support, including partnerships with the private sector and the provision of various incentives, has also been prioritised. These measures have led to international recognition and…

Researchers in China have successfully cloned two piglets from the ancient Shaziling breed, a 4,000-year-old native swine species, in a breakthrough that could enhance the country’s pork industry and advance diabetes research. This is reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. To safeguard its genetic heritage, researchers extracted and cultured fibroblast cells from frozen ear tissue samples of Shaziling pigs. These cells were then used to construct and cultivate embryos, leading to the successful cloning of the piglets.…