BRICS news; From diplomacy to technological achievements and business growth – Mehr News Agency RCO News Agency

According to Mehr news agency, citing BRICS TV, Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a meeting with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates in the Kremlin, introduced this country as one of Russia’s key business partners in the Arab world. This official meeting, which was held at the same time as the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two sides, emphasized the deepening of bilateral cooperation.

In the field of advanced technologies, an international team of scientists in partnership with China has succeeded in creating a flexible bioelectronic patch that enables the targeted delivery of drugs and gene therapies to complex and irregular organs. This new technology is an important step towards increasing the accuracy of treatment and reducing side effects on sensitive tissues.

In India, the first intelligent humanoid robot was installed in Visakhapatnam railway station. With the aim of improving safety, optimizing services to passengers and improving the quality of travel, this robot has undertaken tasks such as monitoring and guidance.

South Africa also set a historic record in 2025, hosting more than 10 million international visitors for the first time. This significant growth in the tourism industry is considered to be an indication of renewed global confidence and the strengthening of the country’s economic growth.

In other diplomatic developments, Zimbabwe has stepped up its efforts to join the BRICS group in the wake of the bloc’s growing global influence. By deepening diplomatic interaction with BRICS members, the Harare government seeks to expand international partnerships and increase its global role.

In order to strengthen relations with Beijing, Brazil announced that it plans to implement visa-free entry for Chinese citizens on short-term visits. This decision was taken with the aim of strengthening people-to-people exchanges, innovative cooperation and multilateral interaction.

In the trade sector, Iran’s exports to Eurasian countries have grown by 16% in the first eight months of the current Iranian year (starting from March 20, 2025). These official statistics indicate the expansion of economic interactions with members of the Eurasian Economic Union.

Ethiopia, with a performance beyond expectations, has increased its export income to more than 5.1 billion dollars in the first six months of this fiscal year. The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration of this country has identified reforms in digital trade as a factor to improve efficiency and support economic development.

In Indonesia, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources introduced the development of nuclear energy as one of the key priorities of the country’s long-term national energy strategy. This strategy focuses on governance, resilience and energy self-sufficiency.

Also, Egypt advances its digital infrastructure by developing integrated digital platforms using artificial intelligence. Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade emphasized the country’s ability to take advantage of emerging artificial intelligence technologies, especially in the renewable energy sector.