A consensus on promoting financial cooperation among the Global South countries was released on Thursday in Beijing at the 2025 Global South Financiers Forum. Hosted by Xinhua News Agency on March 19-21, the forum was attended by representatives from government departments, financial institutions and experts from more than 30 countries and regions. According to the Beijing Consensus document, attendees of the forum have explored the opportunities and challenges confronting the financial sectors of Global South countries. They discussed the role…

At the first online meeting of the BRICS Tourism Working Group, chaired by Brazil, representatives of the BRICS countries discussed key areas of the industry’s development. They paid special attention to the sustainability of the sector and the attraction of digital nomads professionals working remotely and travelling around the world. This is reported on the website of the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism. The discussion considered initiatives to improve tourism infrastructure and quality of services, as well as the development of…

The main forum of the 2025 Global South Financiers Forum took place in Beijing on Thursday, with the theme of “Illuminating Global South.” African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

South Africa intends to use its G20 presidency to promote investment in Africa’s infrastructure and manufacturing sector. The aim is to support the continent’s integration into global trade, according to Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Andrew Whitfield, reports ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. Whitfield said the priorities of the G20 working group will focus on four key areas: trade and inclusive growth, an adaptive trade agenda to address global challenges, green industrialisation and World Trade Organisation (WTO)…

The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, stated that BRICS countries possess significant human, cultural, and intellectual potential. She mentioned this during the opening of the international forum “Russia, India, Africa: Lessons from the Past and Prospects for the Future.” “Today, we face large-scale challenges. These include overcoming poverty in certain regions and countering climate change, environmental threats, and natural disasters” – Maria Zakharova, Official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry In her view, important steps to…

Applications for the third international contest “Green Eurasia” will be accepted until 31 March. The event is aimed at finding effective solutions in the field of climate adaptation, greenhouse gas emission reduction and sustainable development. The organisers are the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI) and the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). TV BRICS will be an international media partner of the event. General Director of ASI Svetlana Chupsheva emphasised that the competition promotes international cooperation and the exchange of advanced technologies.…

Brazil, which has taken over as the BRICS group’s president this year, hosted the first meeting of the BRICS Task Force on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and Infrastructure under the BRICS Finance Track. The main topic of the meeting was increasing investment in climate-resilient infrastructure. This is reported by the official website of the Brazilian Government. Marden Barbosa, Task Force Coordinator from the Brazilian Ministry of Finance, emphasised the importance of sharing experiences on sustainable infrastructure, especially in the context of financing.…

From 11 April to 17 August 2025, the exhibition halls of the Patriarch’s Palace and the Assumption Belfry of the Moscow Kremlin Museums will host the exhibition “Fine Dining. Stories of Food in Ancient China”. For the first time in Russia, artefacts from the collection of the National Museum of China will be presented, revealing the peculiarities of the country’s culinary traditions. TV BRICS is the international media partner of the event. The exposition brings together 145 unique exhibits telling…

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in an interview with the Indian portal Wion stated the country’s desire to become an observer of the group.  In response to a question about BRICS, Mirzoyan noted Armenia’s participation in the events of this association, as well as in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.  According to the official, Armenia hopes to assess what opportunities for cooperation and development this format can provide for the region. He also noted Armenia’s interest in expanding cooperation with India. Earlier…

At the bustling Port of Abidjan in Cote d’Ivoire, cargo ships glide in and out as towering cranes hum with ceaseless activity. Once a bottleneck for trade, the port now stands as a symbol of transformation thanks to its recent expansion fueled by Chinese investment. This gateway to West Africa highlights Beijing’s deepening economic engagement with the continent, a dynamic partnership that is reshaping Africa’s trade and logistics landscape. Through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Africa’s infrastructure has taken…