BRICS nations forge partnership in preventive medicine

Representatives from Russia, Brazil, India, South Africa, and Ethiopia have signed a declaration on cooperation and sharing expertise in preventive medicine. The document was finalised following a roundtable titled "National Health and Preventive Medicine: Increasing Life Expectancy, Quality of Life, and Happiness in BRICS Countries" at the II BRICS Forum Traditional Values.

"A key outcome of the meeting was the signing of a declaration by representatives of Brazil, India, South Africa, Ethiopia, and Russia. The document reflects the following agreements: establishing a permanent platform for exchanging expertise in preventive medicine among the BRICS countries; coordinating joint efforts to study factors influencing happiness and well-being, including the integration of emotional and mental health into national strategies; organising a system for training and professional development based on approved standards; conducting joint educational, informational, and scientific events; and developing uniform standards while expanding professional contacts," the press service reported.

As part of the declaration, the BRICS nations will also create a register of recommended organisations, experts, dietary supplement manufacturers, clinics, and research centres dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles. In addition, joint appeals will be made to government bodies "to intensify research efforts in the field of preventive medicine."

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Robotics and artificial intelligence take centre stage at BRICS Urban Future Forum

The BRICS Urban Future Forum has concluded in Moscow. Held for the third time, this year’s event placed a strong emphasis on robotics and artificial intelligence. On September 17 and 18, experts explored prospects for technological development in urban infrastructure, innovative approaches to digitising the urban environment, the role of robots in modern metropolises, and the potential risks of the rapidly approaching digital future for residents of the #BRICS cities.

Twenty-nine delegations from 21 countries took part in the forum. The list of participants included representatives from China, the UAE, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Qatar, Turkey, Hungary, and others. The Chinese delegation was especially notable, comprising over 50 high-ranking officials and leading experts in urban planning, digitalisation, and sustainable development from major Chinese cities and provinces.

The forum’s business programme featured more than 50 sessions and brought together top experts from Russia alongside participants from Argentina, Brazil, Qatar, China, India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, and other nations.

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Lecture "Sugar Cities: Utopia and Reality of the African City in Contemporary Art" at Inostranka

⏰ September 23, 2025 | 7 PM (GMT +3)

The BRICS Expert Council-Russia, together with the BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre, invites you to a lecture titled "Sugar Cities: Utopia and Reality of the African City in Contemporary Art."

The lecture will explore the evolution of artistic interpretations of African cities from the 1960s to the present. Through the works of artists from the #BRICS nations and their partners, cities such as Cairo, Lagos, Cape Town, Addis Ababa, Kampala, and others will take centre stage as the main characters of the story.

Participants will discover:
✔How the visual language of urbanism transforms over time
✔How art interprets the contradictions between colonial heritage and local ways of life
✔How artistic imagery captures experiences of social fragmentation, vulnerability, and the drive for transformation

Speaker: Ksenia Guseva, researcher of creative industries in Asia and Africa, and Communications Manager at Strelka Construction Design Bureau

📎 More information on the website

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Turkey pays close attention to cooperation with BRICS and ASEAN

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey, though not a member of the EU, is actively exploring opportunities for cooperation with regional economic groups and associations such as BRICS, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organisation.

"It is quite natural to have different economic interests. Yes, the European Union is now the most institutionalised economic union. Turkey is not a member of the #EU, and we are closely monitoring other economic alliances and associations. We are paying close attention to #BRICS, #ASEAN, and the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organisation. The Islamic countries have created their own organisation for economic cooperation, there is a group of D-8 countries (Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Turkey and Pakistan)," the minister noted.

Fidan explained that Turkey, assessing the prospects for cooperation with regional associations, is addressing the issues "of how to better manage institutions, how to ensure more efficient trade, development, and prosperity, which is the main goal."

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South Africa hosted the BRICS International Competition Conference

The ninth BRICS International Competition Conference on was held in Cape Town and brought together more than 300 participants, including heads of antitrust agencies, experts, politicians, academics and representatives of international organisations.

Delegates discussed the integration of sustainable development principles into antitrust regulation and emphasised the need to align policy with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Particular attention was paid to the balance between environmental objectives, social justice, poverty reduction and economic growth.

Representatives of the BRICS countries shared strategies for supporting innovation and maintaining fair competition. In the pharmaceutical and agricultural sectors, participants considered measures to expand market access and ensure fair conditions for all.

Following the conference, the heads of the antitrust agencies of the #BRICS countries approved a five-year programme. It provides for support for small businesses, control over digital markets, and the development of cross-border cooperation.

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China pushes for stronger BRICS cooperation in AI and clean energy

China has pledged to deepen industrial cooperation with BRICS members in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, electric vehicles and renewable energy, the country’s top industry regulator announced at the BRICS Forum on Partnership on New Industrial Revolution 2025.

Li Lecheng, Chinese Minister of Industry and Information Technology, said the grouping of emerging economies should pool their strengths in markets, resources and industrial capacity to stay ahead amid fierce global competition and rapid technological change.

"BRICS now accounts for nearly half of the world’s population and approximately 40 per cent of global GDP. The grouping plays a big role as a major factory, vast market, and large-scale cooperative platform driving inclusive economic globalisation," Li Lecheng declared.

Li stressed that China will encourage enterprises in new energy vehicles, photovoltaics, wind and hydrogen to join forces with #BRICS partners to develop "accessible, affordable and effective" technologies that support renewable energy systems across member states.

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📖 Word of the Week: BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre

Established in 2019 at HSE University, the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre is supported by the Russian Government and the antitrust authorities across the BRICS nations.

⭐ The Centre's key mission is to craft competition policy approaches that resonate with the interests of the BRICS nations, fostering a fair global economic framework while promoting the growth of national economies.

📊 Key lines of the Centre's work include:
⚪Gathering and analysing data from the antitrust authorities within the BRICS nations
⚪Developing recommendations and best practices for competition policy
⚪Conducting research on regulating the digital economy and global food chains
⚪Organising international conferences and fostering scientific cooperation with leading universities
⚪Forming expert councils composed of esteemed scientists and practitioners

🔥 Among the Centre's notable projects are:
✔A pilot Working Group on Global Food Chains, which has informed new approaches to coordinating transactions in emerging markets
✔ A study on the digital economy, which provided insights that informed the development of Russia's Fifth Antimonopoly Package and similar reforms in India and China

Today, the Centre is actively shaping the international agenda surrounding antitrust regulation and enhancing cooperation among the #BRICS nations, positioning itself as a catalyst for scientific and practical cooperation.

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Lavrov sees demand for Intervision song contest in BRICS and globally

Initiatives such as the Intervision international music contest are in demand in BRICS and across the globe, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said as he watched the show sitting in the audience.

Russia’s top diplomat praised the holding of the competition as a great idea:

"Originally, we wanted BRICS and their partners to take part, because #BRICS hold numerous cultural and humanitarian events and annual theater festivals, and there is a drama school competition, and the idea to establish a literature award, and a number of other issues that are in demand in BRICS, and, I am confident, globally. So, when we announced the contest to our partners and most of them gave a positive response almost immediately, and the news spread across the globe, countries distant from BRICS in geographical and organisational terms decided to send in their performers," he explained.

The Intervision international music contest has come to an end in Moscow, with Vietnam's representative Dyk Fuk emerging victorious. The event was memorable for a number of high-profile incidents, from Russian participant Shaman's voluntary withdrawal from the competition to the scandal involving pressure on the United States, and the announcement of the next show, which will be held in Saudi Arabia in 2026.

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In touch with BRICS: news digest

Stay ahead with the most impactful BRICS stories of the day

⚪BRICS International School: New Generation held for the first time in Artek

⚪List of BRICS common values unveiled at the II BRICS Forum Traditional Values

⚪Brasilia hosts BRICS Young Scientist Forum

⚪BRICS creates an association of writers and publishers

⚪Pakistan сould join BRICS in 2026

⚪Tajikistan signals readiness for digital and industrial cooperation with BRICS

⚪BRICS nations forge partnership in preventive medicine

⚪Robotics and artificial intelligence take centre stage at BRICS Urban Future Forum

⚪Turkey pays close attention to cooperation with BRICS and ASEAN

⚪South Africa hosted the BRICS International Competition Conference

⚪China pushes for stronger #BRICS cooperation in AI and clean energy

⚪The Intervision international music contest has come to an end in Moscow

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Russian Minister of Internal Affairs calls for strengthening BRICS efforts in the fight against cybercrime

Vladimir Kolokoltsev, Russian Minister of Internal Affairs, advocated for consolidating the efforts of the BRICS countries in the fight against cybercrime, illegal migration, and drug trafficking.

"We see great potential in the #BRICS platform. Two working groups are operating, and they have proven quite effective. One is on countering illegal drug trafficking, and the other is on counterterrorism. Other areas include countering drug trafficking, countering illegal migration, and countering cybercrime," he said following the Conference of Global Public Security Cooperation Forum that took place in China.

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Congratulations on the National Day of Saudi Arabia

The BRICS Expert Council-Russia extends heartfelt congratulations to the people of Saudi Arabia on this National Day—a significant event that, in 1932, heralded the dawn of a new era in your nation’s journey toward sustainable prosperity and progress.

Since then, Saudi Arabia has firmly established itself on the global stage as a vital political, economic, and cultural hub, making remarkable contributions to the enhancement of international cooperation. Your country holds a unique position within BRICS, actively promoting the creation of a fair and multipolar world order.

We wish the people of Saudi Arabia continued success, peace, and prosperity. We are confident that our partnership and collaborative initiatives will continue to deepen the bonds of friendship and cooperation among the #BRICS nations, fostering prosperity and stability for all.

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BRICS+ Youth Festival in Kazan unites young people from 13 countries

The first BRICS+ Youth Festival has started in the capital of Tatarstan. The event brought together 150 participants from Russia, Brazil, China, Turkey, Iran, India, Egypt, South Africa, Ethiopia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Indonesia.

"We are truly delighted to welcome all our guests to Kazan. Exactly one year ago, the leaders of the #BRICS nations gathered in our city. This marks a new chapter in a new, fairer world—and the most important role in it is yours. The future belongs to you. At the municipal level, we have committed to maintaining these relationships. A key goal is to build connections among the younger generations," said Ilsur Metshin, Mayor of Kazan, who spearheaded the festival.

From September 20 to 28, participants will enjoy a diverse programme featuring educational, creative, and political events. On September 23 and 24, the BRICS+ Olympiad in Mathematics and Computer Science will be held for schoolchildren from partner cities and countries.

The cultural schedule includes BRICSvision, an international song contest, as well as a national costume show, numerous workshops, and a board game festival.

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Russia launches first BRICS-wide Special Economic Zones Digital Map

Russia has announced record growth in its special economic zones (SEZs), highlighting their role as powerful drivers of international investment and industrial cooperation. The information was presented by Nikita Kondratiev, Director of the Department for Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects at the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, during the III International Forum of Special Economic Zones–2025.

A major highlight of the event was the launch of the BRICS SEZ Digital Map—a unified investment navigator developed by the Association of Clusters, Technology Parks, and SEZ of Russia. The platform provides comprehensive information on SEZs across the BRICS nations, including available benefits and preferential regimes, according to the official website of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development.

Kondratiev noted that the platform will soon be expanded to include detailed data on products manufactured within these zones, which will open new distribution channels, simplify the search for components and equipment, and facilitate deeper cooperation among the BRICS economies.

"The platform contains information on the specialisation, preferences, residents, and contact details of the special economic zones of the #BRICS countries," stated Nikita Kondratiev.

The creation of a BRICS-wide digital investment infrastructure was described as a turning point in strengthening economic ties and expanding opportunities for global cooperation.

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Kazan proposes establishing a community of schools and students from BRICS+ nations

Irek Rizvanov, Head of the Kazan Education Department, put forward a proposal to create sister-school partnerships between cities in the BRICS+ countries. He announced the initiative while summarising the outcomes of a meeting of the Youth Policy Committee of the BRICS+ Association of Cities and Municipalities.

Rizvanov also advocated for organising internships and teacher exchanges, as well as supporting joint student projects, to help young people feel part of an international community from an early age.

"Our city understands the value of trust and cooperation: diverse cultures and peoples have coexisted here for centuries, teaching us to find common ground and appreciate diversity. We all recognise that strong international partnerships begin in childhood—right at school. Today’s schoolchildren will shape tomorrow’s world, and it is essential that we help them grow in an environment of mutual respect and friendship today," Rizvanov stated.

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Russia presented IP guide for entrepreneurs in BRICS countries

Russia has unveiled the results of its project "Guidelines on IP System in BRICS Countries for Entrepreneurs " during the 17th Meeting of Heads of Intellectual Property Offices. The event brought together leaders of relevant agencies from Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, South Africa, and the UAE.

"Rospatent has conducted substantial work analysing materials provided by various countries and consolidating them into a single, user-friendly brochure for entrepreneurs and rights holders. The guide now offers detailed coverage of intellectual property systems in Russia, Brazil, India, China, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. This will undoubtedly help innovative businesses navigate IP protection in the #BRICS countries, make these markets more transparent to investors, and foster business cooperation," stated Rospatent Head Yury Zubov.

The publication contains practical information on procedures, timelines, fees, regulations, and relevant offices. This resource will enable entrepreneurs from the BRICS nations to better understand IP frameworks and facilitate entry to new BRICS markets. The guide will be available in English on the joint website of BRICS Intellectual Property Offices.

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BRICS nations launch international volunteer programme for children in need

At the II BRICS Forum Traditional Values in Brasília, the Volunteers of Peace platform presented a new international programme, titled "Helping Children in Crisis Situations 2026." This initiative unites specialists and volunteers from Russia, Brazil, India, and Ethiopia to develop and implement effective methods for aiding children with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

“Our mission goes beyond providing aid—it’s about restoring hope through support, creativity, and human compassion,” said Lyubov Zueva, Director of the Elizaveta Foundation and project supervisor on behalf of Russia.

Zueva also highlighted that the project pools professional experience and expertise to assist the most vulnerable groups. She expressed readiness for open dialogue and sharing best practices with colleagues from the BRICS countries, adding that cooperation with #BRICS will enable a faster response to the needs of children in crisis and help build more effective support systems.

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Meeting of BRICS Heads of Customs Administrations took place in Brazil

From September 18 to 21, a delegation from the Russian Federal Customs Service (FCS), headed by Deputy Head Vladimir Ivin, visited Brazil on a working trip. The key goal of this visit was to participate in a meeting of BRICS Heads of Customs Administrations and to exchange expertise with their Brazilian counterparts.

Members of the Russian delegation took part in expert meetings of #BRICS customs officials, where they discussed key topics including the mutual recognition of AEO programmes, cooperation in law enforcement, digitalisation and smart integration of customs work, and institutional development of customs services.

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Lavrov: BRICS nations account for 40% of global GDP

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov drew attention to the significant share of BRICS countries in global GDP, which has reached 40%, at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

"Even prior to its expansion, the BRICS share in global GDP, measured by purchasing power parity at 40%, had already surpassed that of the G7, which stood at 29%," the minister stated at a meeting taking place on the sidelines of the High-level Week of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.

Lavrov recalled that the #BRICS Summit in Kazan last October produced concrete proposals for creating a new payment infrastructure and developing independent stock exchange and investment mechanisms, with work also underway on the establishment of an #SCO development bank.

In his assessment, "the steadily growing role and importance of multilateral governance structures like BRICS and the SCO clearly signals the onset of a multipolar world as they represent a model of diplomacy among equals."

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Russia and the UAE signed a memorandum of understanding and technical cooperation in tax administration

Daniil Egorov, the Commissioner of the Federal Tax Service (FTS) of Russia, and Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director General of the UAE's Federal Tax Authority, signed a memorandum of understanding and technical cooperation on the sidelines of a meeting in Manaus which brought together heads and experts of BRICS Tax Administrations.

The parties have identified the following priority areas for cooperation:
⚪Exchanging experience in the digital transformation of tax administration
⚪Developing training programmes
⚪Coordinating work internationally and contributing to the organisation of seminars, sessions, working groups, and working visits related to tax administration

The event also featured presentations on the outcomes of the working groups’ activities. Plans include developing a marketplace for digital solutions (BRICS Tax Collaboration Tool), as well as training courses for employees who directly engage with taxpayers and mid-level managers. According to the Russian FTS, a collection of HR practices and solutions used by BRICS tax authorities will be made publicly available.

The Heads of the #BRICS Tax Administrations also discussed establishing the BRICS Tax Support Network. In addition, the Russian FTS presented a prototype of BRICS Tax Knowledge Hub, an interactive library on taxation across the BRICS countries.

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Palestine submitted application for BRICS membership

Palestine submitted an application for full membership in #BRICS but has not yet received a response. The country intends to continue participating as a guest for the time being, stated Abdel Hafiz Nofal, Palestinian Ambassador to Russia.

"We have submitted an application, but as you know, Palestine has certain conditions. I believe that Palestine will participate in the group as a guest until the conditions allow it to become a full member. We have not yet received a response,” the ambassador remarked in reply to a related question.

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