The Latest Breaking News from BRICS

UN chief Antonio Guterres to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will attend the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. India is hosting this significant international gathering on September 12-13 as the current chair. Leaders from BRICS member and partner nations will convene for discussions and cooperation. The summit's theme focuses on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Xi’s busiest travel itinerary in seven years is all about Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping is embarking on his busiest foreign travel schedule in more than seven years, visiting Central Asia and Egypt and expected to attend the BRICS summit in India before meeting Donald Trump in Washington, as Beijing seeks to expand its global influence.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Supreme Court declines interim stay on proposed CJP march on September 5 ahead of BRICS summit

The Supreme Court declined interim orders on petitions seeking to defer a proposed march. The court noted law and order issues and administrative policy regarding protest permissions. It stated that law enforcing agencies are responsible for maintaining peace and order. The court issued notices to the Centre and directed petitioners…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Xi Jinping to attend SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan

President Xi Jinping is set to participate in the upcoming SCO summit in Bishkek next week, marking a significant engagement for China as the outgoing Chair. Following the summit, he will embark on a state visit to Kyrgyzstan before heading to Egypt. Notably, Kyrgyzstan will assume the SCO Presidency post-summit.…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

India-China agree to seek 'political settlement' of boundary issue: MEA

India conveyed to China the importance of border peace for bilateral ties. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for talks. They discussed delimitation of the frontier and trans-boundary cooperation efforts. Both sides agreed to continue seeking a political settlement of the boundary question. Maintaining peace…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Xi Jinping's Delhi visit could be the big brick in the BRICS summit

Xi Jinping's potential visit to India for the BRICS summit is a key development. This meeting could foster cooperation and enable concrete economic decisions for the bloc. Discussions are expected on payment systems and agricultural commerce among member nations. Improved India-China ties may reduce obstacles to collective action within BRICS.…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Russian president Putin assures India of uninterrupted supply of energy, fertilisers

Russia has assured India of uninterrupted supplies of energy and fertilisers amid disruptions from the West Asia crisis, as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Jaishankar and Russian officials also discussed expanding economic ties. Bilateral trade has nearly quadrupled from $13 billion in FY22 to…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

China's Xi likely to visit India with big delegation for first time in seven years

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected at the upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi. His attendance would mark his first visit to India in seven years. This presence signals a potential stabilization of relations between the two nations. Officials will explore expanding engagement while managing border and security differences. Xi's…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Jaishankar meets Putin in Moscow, discusses bilateral ties and global developments

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. They discussed bilateral ties and global and regional developments. This visit precedes President Putin's expected trip to New Delhi for the BRICS summit. Minister Jaishankar also met with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. Both leaders focused…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Before Xi Jinping's likely India visit, Chinese money is pouring in

India is cautiously reopening economic channels with China as Chinese linked investment returns after years of restrictions following the Galwan clash. More than $500 million has entered under revised investment rules, while NSA Ajit Doval’s Beijing visit and Xi Jinping’s expected India visit signal improving diplomatic ties. India is balancing…

The Economic Times · Aug 24