Tag: BRICS

‘Asia has consequential position in the world’

LAHORE, Apr 14 (APP): Kyrgyzstan’s Honorary Consul Meher Kashif Younis has said that Asia holds a consequential position in the world due to its large population, strategic locations, rich mineral resources and diversity. Presiding over a workshop on “Importance of BRICS for Pakistan“ organized by Gold Ring Economic Forum here Sunday, he added that Pakistan,… Continue reading ‘Asia has consequential position in the world’

Mushahid terms seeking membership of BRICS a right step in right direction

ISLAMABAD, March 08 (APP):Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Defence, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed Friday said that Pakistan’s application for the membership of BRICS is a step in the right direction. He was delivering a keynote address organized by the NUST Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) on “Pakistan, BRICS and the Dawning Multipolar World” at the… Continue reading Mushahid terms seeking membership of BRICS a right step in right direction

BRICS expansion shows bright prospects: Wang Wenbin

BEIJING, Jan 3 (APP): The expansion of BRICS shows its bright prospects, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Ethiopia joined BRICS on January 1, doubling its membership from five to 10, he said during his regular briefing. Wang said China is fully confident in the future… Continue reading BRICS expansion shows bright prospects: Wang Wenbin

At BRICS summit, UN chief calls for reforming UNSC, global financial institutions

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 25 (APP):United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for the reform of the UN Security Council and sought revision of the Bretton Woods system – a global financial architecture created by the US-led Western countries after the end of World War II. “Today’s structures reflect yesterday’s world,” the UN chief told the… Continue reading At BRICS summit, UN chief calls for reforming UNSC, global financial institutions

Condemnatory protest demonstrations “greet” Narendra Modi at BRICS summit

ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP):The protest demonstrations condemning the unabated oppression of Kashmiri people and persecution of minorities by the Hindutva forces were held in South African cities as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived there to attend the BRICS summit. The protestors held banners inscribed with the slogans like “Free Kashmir”, “Release Yasin Malik” and… Continue reading Condemnatory protest demonstrations “greet” Narendra Modi at BRICS summit

BRICS expansion to be discussed at upcoming senior officials meeting

BEIJING, July 24 (APP): The discussion on expanding BRICS, the grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is expected to be high on the agenda of an upcoming meeting of senior officials to prepare for the BRICS Summit in August, observers said. They also said that since its inception in 2006 as BRIC… Continue reading BRICS expansion to be discussed at upcoming senior officials meeting

China supports Saudi Arabian intention to join BRICS

BEIJING, Oct 20 (APP):China on Thursday voiced support for the expansion of BRICS membership after reports about Saudi Arabia showing its intention to join the group that presently comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. “As the BRICS chair for this year, China has actively supported the BRICS in starting the membership expansion process… Continue reading China supports Saudi Arabian intention to join BRICS

India makes canny attempts to misuse BRICS to fulfill anti-Pakistan designs

ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP): Deviating from BRICS’ sole objective of limited purpose partnership, India is making cunning attempts to use the forum to undermine Pakistan’s anti-terror achievements and sabotage the indigenous freedom movement of Kashmir through agenda-setting. Constituting Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, the BRICS brings together four continents with five major emerging… Continue reading India makes canny attempts to misuse BRICS to fulfill anti-Pakistan designs

Pakistan attends SCO Plus inter-party forum

SCO to discuss its role in addressing Afghanistan issue

BEIJING, Oct 28 (APP): Pakistan has attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) first inter-party forum held via video-conferencing. The event was attended by leaders of major political parties together with experts from more than 40 countries, including the SCO member states, the CIS, BRICS and ASEAN, according to the SCO Secretariat on Wednesday. The international… Continue reading Pakistan attends SCO Plus inter-party forum

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