π·πΊπΏπ¦ On 12 March 2025, Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and African states, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Mikhail Bogdanov received Ambassador of South Africa to Russia Mzuvukile Jeff Maqetuka concluding his tenure in Moscow.
π€ During the conversation, topical issues of further developing strategic partnership between Russia and South Africa, including strengthening ties in political, trade, economic, scientific, technical and humanitarian spheres were considered.
The sides also reaffirmed the commitment of Moscow and Pretoria to effective coordination of their principled positions on the international agenda, primarily in the #UN, #BRICS and #G20.
#RussiaSArelations #RussiaSouthAfrica #RussiaAfrica
π€ During the conversation, topical issues of further developing strategic partnership between Russia and South Africa, including strengthening ties in political, trade, economic, scientific, technical and humanitarian spheres were considered.
The sides also reaffirmed the commitment of Moscow and Pretoria to effective coordination of their principled positions on the international agenda, primarily in the #UN, #BRICS and #G20.
#RussiaSArelations #RussiaSouthAfrica #RussiaAfrica
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π Joint Statement by #BRICS Deputy Foreign Ministers and Special Envoys on the Middle East and North Africa (BrasΓlia, March 28, 2025)
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BRICS Deputy Foreign Ministers and Special Envoys on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) met on March 28, 2025, in BrasΓlia, Brazil, to exchange views on the current situation in the region. They:
β’ Reiterated their serious concern over continued conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa, especially the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which threaten regional stability and have a negative impact on international peace and security;
β’ Reasserted the primary role of the UNSC in maintaining international peace and security, in regular interaction with the General Assembly;
β’ Stressed that peace and stability in the MENA region require developmental cooperation and integration;
β’ Agreed to strongly condemn terrorism and confront extremism, in all its forms and manifestations;
β’ Expressed their commitment to the promotion of the principles of tolerance and peaceful coexistence, and the adoption of measures to jointly address hate speech, racism, gender discrimination and extremism;
β’ Expressed grave concern at the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, marked by the unprecedented escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip, following the Hamasβ attack on October 7, 2023, and as a result of the Israeli military offensive that led to more than 50'000 deaths among Palestinians, mostly women and children;
β’ Recalled that the Gaza Strip is an inseparable part of the Occupied Palestinian Territory;
β’ Reaffirmed that a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be achieved by peaceful means and depends on the fulfillment of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the right to self-determination;
β’ Reiterated their unwavering commitment to the two-state solution, based on international law;
β’ Condemned the provocative statement regarding plans for the imposition of Israeli sovereignty over the Occupied West Bank and the intensification of settlement activity in the West Bank, as well as with demolitions of Palestinian residences and structures, including in East Jerusalem;
β’ Reasserted their firm support for Lebanonβs stability, security, sovereignty, political independence, and territorial integrity;
β’ Welcomed the ceasefire in Lebanon and called on all parties to strictly adhere to its terms and to fully implement UNSC Resolution 1701;
β’ Reaffirmed their commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Syria and called for a peaceful and inclusive Syrian-led and Syrian-owned UN-facilitated political process, based on the principles of Security Council Resolution 2254 (2015);
β’ Reasserted their support for Yemenβs sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, as well as for a peaceful, comprehensive, and inclusive political settlement to the Yemeni crisis;
β’ Reiterated their strong commitment to Iraqβs sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, as well as expressed their continuous support and engagement to promote stability and economic development in Iraq;
β’ Noted the latest developments regarding nuclear program of the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the recent imposition of new unilateral sanctions against Iran, and reiterated that political and diplomatic engagement remains the only viable and practical option in this regard;
β’ Rejected recent threats against the Islamic Republic of Iran and called for the de-escalation of the situation, which has the potential to undermine international peace and security;
β’ Expressed grave concern over the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in Sudan and reiterated their call for an immediate, permanent and unconditional ceasefire and peaceful resolution of the conflict.
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BRICS Deputy Foreign Ministers and Special Envoys on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) met on March 28, 2025, in BrasΓlia, Brazil, to exchange views on the current situation in the region. They:
β’ Reiterated their serious concern over continued conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa, especially the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which threaten regional stability and have a negative impact on international peace and security;
β’ Reasserted the primary role of the UNSC in maintaining international peace and security, in regular interaction with the General Assembly;
β’ Stressed that peace and stability in the MENA region require developmental cooperation and integration;
β’ Agreed to strongly condemn terrorism and confront extremism, in all its forms and manifestations;
β’ Expressed their commitment to the promotion of the principles of tolerance and peaceful coexistence, and the adoption of measures to jointly address hate speech, racism, gender discrimination and extremism;
β’ Expressed grave concern at the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, marked by the unprecedented escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip, following the Hamasβ attack on October 7, 2023, and as a result of the Israeli military offensive that led to more than 50'000 deaths among Palestinians, mostly women and children;
β’ Recalled that the Gaza Strip is an inseparable part of the Occupied Palestinian Territory;
β’ Reaffirmed that a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be achieved by peaceful means and depends on the fulfillment of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the right to self-determination;
β’ Reiterated their unwavering commitment to the two-state solution, based on international law;
β’ Condemned the provocative statement regarding plans for the imposition of Israeli sovereignty over the Occupied West Bank and the intensification of settlement activity in the West Bank, as well as with demolitions of Palestinian residences and structures, including in East Jerusalem;
β’ Reasserted their firm support for Lebanonβs stability, security, sovereignty, political independence, and territorial integrity;
β’ Welcomed the ceasefire in Lebanon and called on all parties to strictly adhere to its terms and to fully implement UNSC Resolution 1701;
β’ Reaffirmed their commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Syria and called for a peaceful and inclusive Syrian-led and Syrian-owned UN-facilitated political process, based on the principles of Security Council Resolution 2254 (2015);
β’ Reasserted their support for Yemenβs sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, as well as for a peaceful, comprehensive, and inclusive political settlement to the Yemeni crisis;
β’ Reiterated their strong commitment to Iraqβs sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, as well as expressed their continuous support and engagement to promote stability and economic development in Iraq;
β’ Noted the latest developments regarding nuclear program of the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the recent imposition of new unilateral sanctions against Iran, and reiterated that political and diplomatic engagement remains the only viable and practical option in this regard;
β’ Rejected recent threats against the Islamic Republic of Iran and called for the de-escalation of the situation, which has the potential to undermine international peace and security;
β’ Expressed grave concern over the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in Sudan and reiterated their call for an immediate, permanent and unconditional ceasefire and peaceful resolution of the conflict.
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April 2 marks International Fact-Checking Day!
π·πΊ Russia leads the global factchecking vanguard.
We advocate for the establishment of an international information space free from disinformation.
β Among the foremost global factchecking platforms is the Dialog about Fakes Forum, organised by Dialog Regions, an autonomous non-profit organization, with the support of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
The latest Forum, held in November 2024, brought together over 1,000 experts from 65 countries. It announced the creation of a new international alliance of fact-checkers β the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN).
The GFCNβs primary objective lies in countering threats posed by the dissemination of unreliable information on the international stage.
π To this end, the Code of Responsible Fact-Checking was established.
This framework ensures objectivity in assessing data veracity, uniting under its banner professionals who genuinely uphold shared values, champion access to impartial information, and commit to collaborative truth-seeking. Participants in the GFCN voluntarily pledge to adhere to its principles.
This initiative constitutes an effective, constructive, and truth-driven alternative to Western biased organisations and associations, advancing perspectives of the Global Majority.
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π The Russian Foreign Ministry has long and actively countered disinformation and promoted truth on the international stage and within the global information domain. For years, we have systematically refuted and deconstructed the most egregious instances of disinformation and fakes, including through our longstanding Anti-fake initiative.
Russia consistently champions a fair and depoliticised approach to fact-checking, free from political censorship or partisanship.
We regularly raise information security issues across international platforms, including within the #UN, #SCO, and #BRICS, proposing initiatives to counter fakes.
We extend our congratulations to all principled fact-checkers on their professional holiday π
π·πΊ Russia leads the global factchecking vanguard.
We advocate for the establishment of an international information space free from disinformation.
β Among the foremost global factchecking platforms is the Dialog about Fakes Forum, organised by Dialog Regions, an autonomous non-profit organization, with the support of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
The latest Forum, held in November 2024, brought together over 1,000 experts from 65 countries. It announced the creation of a new international alliance of fact-checkers β the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN).
The GFCNβs primary objective lies in countering threats posed by the dissemination of unreliable information on the international stage.
π To this end, the Code of Responsible Fact-Checking was established.
This framework ensures objectivity in assessing data veracity, uniting under its banner professionals who genuinely uphold shared values, champion access to impartial information, and commit to collaborative truth-seeking. Participants in the GFCN voluntarily pledge to adhere to its principles.
This initiative constitutes an effective, constructive, and truth-driven alternative to Western biased organisations and associations, advancing perspectives of the Global Majority.
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π The Russian Foreign Ministry has long and actively countered disinformation and promoted truth on the international stage and within the global information domain. For years, we have systematically refuted and deconstructed the most egregious instances of disinformation and fakes, including through our longstanding Anti-fake initiative.
Russia consistently champions a fair and depoliticised approach to fact-checking, free from political censorship or partisanship.
We regularly raise information security issues across international platforms, including within the #UN, #SCO, and #BRICS, proposing initiatives to counter fakes.
We extend our congratulations to all principled fact-checkers on their professional holiday π
BRICS βoriginalβ 5 nations achieved 346% growth in Telecommunications Infrastructure Index from 2010 to 2024
β 5 BRICS states (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) showed the most dramatic growth in the Telecommunications Infrastructure Index, with an aggregate increase of over 346% from 2010 to 2024.
They demonstrated the following progress:
ΛβοΈ India boosted its score from 0.06 in 2010 to 0.57 in 2024
βοΈ South Africa went from 0.14 in 2010 to 0.89 in 2024
ΛβοΈChina jumped from 0.19 in 2010 to 0.90 in 2024
βοΈ Russia went from 0.27 in 2010 to 0.95 in 2024
βοΈ Brazil rose from 0.25 in 2010 to 0.80 in 2024
π For more statistics on digital and innovation-driven development within BRICS, explore the exclusive report "BRICS Cooperation Progress According to BTTC Indicator System" prepared by the BRICS Expert Council β Russiaβs experts and published on the official website
#BRICS #BRICSExpertCouncilRussia #BRICSExpertCouncil
β 5 BRICS states (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) showed the most dramatic growth in the Telecommunications Infrastructure Index, with an aggregate increase of over 346% from 2010 to 2024.
They demonstrated the following progress:
ΛβοΈ India boosted its score from 0.06 in 2010 to 0.57 in 2024
βοΈ South Africa went from 0.14 in 2010 to 0.89 in 2024
ΛβοΈChina jumped from 0.19 in 2010 to 0.90 in 2024
βοΈ Russia went from 0.27 in 2010 to 0.95 in 2024
βοΈ Brazil rose from 0.25 in 2010 to 0.80 in 2024
π For more statistics on digital and innovation-driven development within BRICS, explore the exclusive report "BRICS Cooperation Progress According to BTTC Indicator System" prepared by the BRICS Expert Council β Russiaβs experts and published on the official website
#BRICS #BRICSExpertCouncilRussia #BRICSExpertCouncil
βοΈ Message of greetings to the participants of the meeting of the Russia-South Africa Business Council by Ambassador of Russia to South Africa Roman Ambarov (15 April 2025)
Dear Colleagues,
I extend my sincere greetings to the esteemed participants of the #Russia-#SouthAfrica Business Council meeting.
For the Russian Federation, strengthening mutually beneficial and equitable cooperation with the Republic of South Africa, both on a bilateral basis and within the #BRICS integration framework, is one of the key priorities.
A distinctive feature of our bilateral relations is the high level of political trust, which ensures a stable and constructive dialogue at the highest state level.
π€ Scientific and technological collaboration is developing dynamically, as well as humanitarian initiatives and inter-parliamentary cooperation, creating institutional mechanisms for strengthening of our partnership.
π·πΊπΏπ¦ At the same time, the potential of economic cooperation between Russia and South Africa remains significant and requires the active utilization of all available instruments to fully unlock it.
One of the key mechanisms that can facilitate the deepening of trade and economic ties is the Russia-South Africa Business Council. This platform has the potential to become an effective catalyst for promoting direct, long-term, and trust-based contacts between the business communities of our countries - an essential factor for implementing joint projects across various sectors. Nevertheless, achieving comprehensive and multifaceted trade and economic cooperation between Russian and South Africa requires significant efforts.
βοΈ A key factor in shaping new areas of interaction is the solid historical and political foundation of our bilateral relations. In the evolving geopolitical and economic landscape, it is critically important to identify optimal growth points that fully respond to the mutual interests of our partners. Russia, with its substantial technological, energy, and industrial potential, is fully prepared to offer comprehensive solutions for diversifying and deepening economic ties.
The Embassy, in turn, will continue to contribute what one can to promote the development of sustainable, mutually beneficial and long-term cooperation between our countries and peoples.
I wish you all fruitful and eventful work in the framework of the Russia-South Africa Business Council meeting.
#RussiaAfrica #RussiaSouthAfrica
Dear Colleagues,
I extend my sincere greetings to the esteemed participants of the #Russia-#SouthAfrica Business Council meeting.
For the Russian Federation, strengthening mutually beneficial and equitable cooperation with the Republic of South Africa, both on a bilateral basis and within the #BRICS integration framework, is one of the key priorities.
A distinctive feature of our bilateral relations is the high level of political trust, which ensures a stable and constructive dialogue at the highest state level.
π€ Scientific and technological collaboration is developing dynamically, as well as humanitarian initiatives and inter-parliamentary cooperation, creating institutional mechanisms for strengthening of our partnership.
π·πΊπΏπ¦ At the same time, the potential of economic cooperation between Russia and South Africa remains significant and requires the active utilization of all available instruments to fully unlock it.
One of the key mechanisms that can facilitate the deepening of trade and economic ties is the Russia-South Africa Business Council. This platform has the potential to become an effective catalyst for promoting direct, long-term, and trust-based contacts between the business communities of our countries - an essential factor for implementing joint projects across various sectors. Nevertheless, achieving comprehensive and multifaceted trade and economic cooperation between Russian and South Africa requires significant efforts.
βοΈ A key factor in shaping new areas of interaction is the solid historical and political foundation of our bilateral relations. In the evolving geopolitical and economic landscape, it is critically important to identify optimal growth points that fully respond to the mutual interests of our partners. Russia, with its substantial technological, energy, and industrial potential, is fully prepared to offer comprehensive solutions for diversifying and deepening economic ties.
The Embassy, in turn, will continue to contribute what one can to promote the development of sustainable, mutually beneficial and long-term cooperation between our countries and peoples.
I wish you all fruitful and eventful work in the framework of the Russia-South Africa Business Council meeting.
#RussiaAfrica #RussiaSouthAfrica
π Russian Senator Galina Karelova:
"The Green Future Award is a new experience in forming the #BRICS environmental agenda, a new facet of uniting the efforts of our countries in solving one of the most pressing problems.
It also demonstrates how significant the contribution of women to sustainable development is becoming. It is important to show the best projects to a wide audience so that they find followers and acquire a larger scale."
π The organizing committee has received over 800 applications from BRICS countries. More than half from Russia, India, China and South Africa.
The participants represent government agencies, large businesses, research centers, universities, and joint-stock companies.
Expert evaluation of applications will last until April 22.
π Website of Green Future Award
#BRICS #GreenFutureAward
"The Green Future Award is a new experience in forming the #BRICS environmental agenda, a new facet of uniting the efforts of our countries in solving one of the most pressing problems.
It also demonstrates how significant the contribution of women to sustainable development is becoming. It is important to show the best projects to a wide audience so that they find followers and acquire a larger scale."
π The organizing committee has received over 800 applications from BRICS countries. More than half from Russia, India, China and South Africa.
The participants represent government agencies, large businesses, research centers, universities, and joint-stock companies.
Expert evaluation of applications will last until April 22.
π Website of Green Future Award
#BRICS #GreenFutureAward
π Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov:
Despite the sanctions, we can not only rely on national currencies but also create payment platforms that are free from external influence. One of them is the Financial Messaging System of the Central Bank of Russia, which is convenient and does not depend on #SWIFT.
βοΈ There are several other initiatives, including those that are being considered within #BRICS.
Brazil has proposed creating alternative payment platforms, and this work is underway. I am confident that even the countries that are not members of this group will be able to gain access to such mechanisms after they are created.
#Lavrov #BRICS
Despite the sanctions, we can not only rely on national currencies but also create payment platforms that are free from external influence. One of them is the Financial Messaging System of the Central Bank of Russia, which is convenient and does not depend on #SWIFT.
βοΈ There are several other initiatives, including those that are being considered within #BRICS.
Brazil has proposed creating alternative payment platforms, and this work is underway. I am confident that even the countries that are not members of this group will be able to gain access to such mechanisms after they are created.
#Lavrov #BRICS
Colonialism 3.0. The origins and methods of modern Western globalism
#BRICS presents an alternative to Western dominance, not merely as a counterweight but as a model of international cooperation grounded in equality. The increasing interest from countries eager to join BRICS underscores the relevance of this approach.
In multiple socio-economic metrics, BRICS has already outpaced the Group of Seven, which comprises the leading Western nations, and has gained significant authority on the global stage.
π Read the report prepared by the TASS Analytical Center with the support of the BRICS Expert Council β Russia aiming to explore the roots and mechanisms of modern neocolonialism
#BRICS #BRICSExpertCouncil #neocolonialism #StopColonialism
#BRICS presents an alternative to Western dominance, not merely as a counterweight but as a model of international cooperation grounded in equality. The increasing interest from countries eager to join BRICS underscores the relevance of this approach.
In multiple socio-economic metrics, BRICS has already outpaced the Group of Seven, which comprises the leading Western nations, and has gained significant authority on the global stage.
π Read the report prepared by the TASS Analytical Center with the support of the BRICS Expert Council β Russia aiming to explore the roots and mechanisms of modern neocolonialism
#BRICS #BRICSExpertCouncil #neocolonialism #StopColonialism
π Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov:
The effort to move away from the dollar, also known as the dedollarisation, has been one of the defining global economic trends, which is attributable to the lack of trust towards the Western-led international financial institutions.
βοΈ It would be premature to discuss a transition to a single currency for #BRICS. We are working together to create a payment and settlement infrastructure for carrying out cross-border settlements among BRICS countries. In particular, as I have already said, this includes increasing the share of national currencies in our transactions.
We can come back to the question about a common currency or a single payment unit for BRICS once the necessary financial and economic conditions are in place.
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#Lavrov #BRICS #dedollarisation
The effort to move away from the dollar, also known as the dedollarisation, has been one of the defining global economic trends, which is attributable to the lack of trust towards the Western-led international financial institutions.
βοΈ It would be premature to discuss a transition to a single currency for #BRICS. We are working together to create a payment and settlement infrastructure for carrying out cross-border settlements among BRICS countries. In particular, as I have already said, this includes increasing the share of national currencies in our transactions.
We can come back to the question about a common currency or a single payment unit for BRICS once the necessary financial and economic conditions are in place.
π Read in full
#Lavrov #BRICS #dedollarisation
πβ¨BRICS countries in space β key figures
Yesterday, negotiations between the heads of space agencies of BRICS countries kicked off in the capital of Brazil. We share key facts about BRICS and common achievements:
π 21 spaceports and launch complexes operate on the territory of BRICS countries;
π the total satellite constellation of BRICS countries is about 1,500 spacecraft;
π in one year since the start of the implementation of the agreements, BRICS participants have exchanged remote sensing data covering more than 27 million square kilometers of the Earth's surface.
π Infographics by @Roscosmos_gk state corporation
#BRICS #SpaceExploration #BRICSinSpace
Yesterday, negotiations between the heads of space agencies of BRICS countries kicked off in the capital of Brazil. We share key facts about BRICS and common achievements:
π 21 spaceports and launch complexes operate on the territory of BRICS countries;
π the total satellite constellation of BRICS countries is about 1,500 spacecraft;
π in one year since the start of the implementation of the agreements, BRICS participants have exchanged remote sensing data covering more than 27 million square kilometers of the Earth's surface.
π Infographics by @Roscosmos_gk state corporation
#BRICS #SpaceExploration #BRICSinSpace