China to host 19th BRICS summit in 2027 — Xi Jinping

China to host 19th BRICS summit in 2027 — Xi Jinping China will assume the BRICS chairmanship in 2027BEIJING, September 12. /TASS/. President Xi Jinping announced that China will assume the BRICS chairmanship in 2027, the Chinese Central Television reported. As the Chinese leader specified at the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi, China will also host the group's 19th summit. 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confidence that BRICS Business Forum would serve as a mechanism to "give fresh impetus to the development of trade and economic ties"Read moreLukashenko ready to meet Trump, but 'not as movie extra'Discussing work within the framework of a peace council regarding Gaza, the Belarusian president noted his readiness to participateRead moreIN BRIEF: Key statements by Bank of Russia’s Governor Elvira NabiullinaElvira Nabiullina said the acceleration of price growth during the summer months was driven primarily by the fuel market situationRead moreIndia-Russia economic partnership continues to gain momentum — ModiThe Indian prime minister said that, together with Russian President Vladimir Putin, he visited the Innoprom international industrial exhibition in New DelhiRead moreOver 40 civilians killed in Saudi strikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen in past weekEighty-two civilians have been woundedRead moreIran, Gulf countries to discuss navigation in Strait of Hormuz — Iranian Foreign 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position into account when shaping Middle East policy — PutinThe Russian president emphasized that the meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, is highly relevantRead moreRussian forces close in on Ukrainian troops trapped in Kharkov RegionThe Russia’s Defense Ministry added that two attempts by Ukrainian assault teams to break out of the encirclement near Sliznyovo and Gogino had been thwartedRead more12 die, 8 more injured in road accident involving three vehicles in Arkhangelsk RegionAccording to preliminary data, while overtaking a car, the minibus rammed the timber truck travelling in the opposite directioRead morePutin begins India visit with meeting PM ModiThe Russian president's agenda in India also includes attending the BRICS summit, which is being held in the capital cityRead moreRussian Armed Forces strike infrastructure and two dry-cargo ships at Chernomorsk portRussian forces also hit a sea-going tugboatRead moreBRICS achievements and West’s attempts to regain leadership: Putin’s statementsThe Russian leader noted that strong and reliable business ties within BRICS form the basis of international relations, making them more resilientRead morePress review: Ukraine seeks donors outside EU as Europe faces prolonged fuel price surgeTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, August 11thRead morePutin could speak on Ukraine at news conference after Belarus talks on Thursday — KremlinThe Russian president is scheduled to take questions jointly with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander LukashenkoRead moreSaudi Arabian airstrikes target Mokha International Airport in Yemen — agencyIt was previously reported that Houthi units had taken control of the Red Sea coastal city of MokhaRead moreFalse mobilization claims put society on edge ahead of Russian elections — GFCN chiefVladimir Tabak added that "even the Russian president addressed the subject because the information had indeed spread very widely"Read morePutin does not rule out European gas prices reaching $1,500The Russian president says traders believe that "today, it is more advantageous to extract gas from storage that was purchased at lower prices," which will lead to a price growthRead moreEuropean troops deployment to Ukraine will mean war with Russia, Putin warnsAccording to the Russian president, this idea was publicly voiced recentlyRead moreTies between Russia and South Africa developing successfully — PutinThe Russian leader noted that September 5 marked the 20th anniversary of the countries’ fundamental bilateral document, the Treaty on Friendship and Partnership between Russia and South AfricaRead moreTime to check entire Belarusian army, including mobilization — LukashenkoThe Belarusian president explained that an artillery brigade is currently being inspected on his orders, following previous inspections of tank and mechanized infantry unitsRead moreUK to announce ban on trade with Israeli settlements — mediaAccording to a report by The 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Anna Paulina Luna saidRead moreSeveral Ukrainian troop groups eliminated while attempting to break out of Volchansk trapThe Russian defense sources said the enemy's attempts to break out of the encirclement were unsuccessfulRead morePutin arrives at Bharat Mandapam convention center in New Delhi for BRICS summitHe was greeted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the event’s hostRead moreTrade between Russia and Egypt grows and diversifies — PutinVladimir Putin noted that Russian and Egyptian authorities remain in contactRead moreLithuania to cease existing should military conflict begin — MedvedevThe Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council said that "no other countries will fight for them"Read moreTrump says he will meet with several European leaders in IrelandThe official noted that the US was actively engaged in trade but provided no further detailsRead moreEuropean Commission looking for new ways to use Russian assets — FTAccording to the source, currently there are no 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Marochko said that Russian troops had tightened the encirclement in the Volchansk directionRead moreDynamic domestic markets, rapid urbanization drive BRICS success — PutinThe Russian president stressed that national companies are increasingly making their mark as global playersRead moreRussian stock indices decline as main trading session closes on FridayThe MOEX Index hit a monthly high just above the 2,320-point mark but then fell rapidlyRead moreBRICS nations agree on final declaration of 18th summit — NDTVThe text of the declaration was reportedly agreed upon by sherpas prior to the meeting of heads of state and governmentRead moreUkraine suffers heavy losses after repeated attempts to advance in Kursk Region — armyApty Alaudinov emphasized that "the situation remains difficult but under control"Read moreHouthis say they have shot down nine Saudi warplanes since September 3Houthi spokesman Yahya Saria said that hundreds of Saudi soldiers "have been killed, wounded or taken 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organization — PutinThe Russian president said that the bank is acting energeticallyRead moreCIS, Asian, Latin American countries keen to cooperate on fact-checking — GFCN chiefVladimir Tabak says the association is working closely to integrate with the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies chaired by Andrey Kondrashov from TASSRead moreRussia supports depoliticized counterterrorism cooperation — Russian envoyVasily Nebenzya stated that terrorists "always seek to exploit divisions, distrust and a lack of coordination among states"Read moreRussian forces strike logistics hubs used by Ukrainian armyOther targets included production sites for unmanned aerial vehicles and ground-based robotic systemsRead moreRussia has no need for mobilization — MedvedevDeputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council said that provocations are intended solely to worry the populationRead moreRussia thankful to South Africa for supporting Moscow’s initiatives in UN — PutinThe Russian president acknowledged that both states' approaches to the key international and regional problems have much in commonRead moreRussia views Egypt as reliable ally in region — PutinThe Russian president said he is glad to see Egypt, a reliable friend in the region, growing strongerRead moreEuropean Commission approves 6.1 billion euros for Kiev to buy munitions, dronesThe funding will cover, in particular, Kiev’s purchase of PAC-3 interceptor missiles for Patriot systemsRead moreConfiscating Russian assets not on EU leadership’s agenda — European CommissionSpokeswoman Paula Pinho said the EU intends to address commitments on the timely disbursement of the EC loan at firstRead moreMajor Russian-Egyptian projects on track despite any challenges — PutinThe Russian leader held talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in IndiaRead moreTrade between Russia, South Africa at good level — PutinThe Russian president held a meeting with South African leader 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