SCO & BRICS latest news and insights
In a move that certainly showcases the unilateral activities of the BRICS bloc, China has announced a massive $3.5 billion investment into an alliance nation. Specifically, the investment is part of a key aspect of building cooperation with the BRICS alliance Brazil.
Reports state that the investm...
The first meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas, organised by Russia as the group's chairman, was held in Moscow. Representatives of the five new members of the association: Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia and Egypt are taking part in it for the first time.
One of the priorities of BR...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin called on the EAEU countries to carry out the procedures necessary for the entry into force of a free trade agreement with Iran as soon as possible.
"Last year a free trade agreement was signed with Iran. Its implementation will open...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Beijing is the first to accredit a Taliban diplomat as an ambassador. Some high-level rapprochement has taken place before - two years ago, acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi came to the Afghan capital for a meeting with the head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry. Neverthele...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Since the beginning of the year, Russian gas supplies to China have been breaking new historical records. Experts predict that the Power of Siberia project will surpass its planned export growth targets for the year due to the attractive price conditions it offers China. Despite...
By Nivedita Das Kundu
Introduction
The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is the term which is used to describe the ship, rail, and road route for moving freight from South Asia to Europe through Central Asia, the Caucasus and Russia. The route primarily involves moving goods f...
