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Russia, China Meet On Sidelines Of BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting: Ministers Statements & Q1 Bilateral Trade Update

BRICS, China, Exports, Imports, Trade

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has met with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the BRICS Foreign Minister’s meetings in Rio de Janeiro. This is what they had to say:  Sergey Lavrov’s Statement “Dear friend, we meet regularly and frequently, which allows us to remain in good shape. You said that we are likely […]

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Indonesia

New FESCO Shipping Service Arrives In Indonesia

Asia, BRICS, Exports, Infrastructure, Logistics & Transport, Trade

Russia’s FESCO Transport Group has made its first direct ship call with its container ship to the port of Jakarta (Indonesia) as part of a linear service. The vessel delivered container equipment to Jakarta for further shipments from Indonesia and took on board loaded containers intended for delivery to Malaysia, Thailand and Russia. The container

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Russian Central Bank Warns Of Domestic Risks Over US-China Tariff Wars 

Economy, Finance, Russian Market, Trade

A potential consequence of tariff wars triggered by the new U.S. administration’s decisions for Russian businesses could be the weakening of the Chinese RMB Yuan, and consequently increased competitiveness of Chinese manufacturers in foreign markets, including Russia, Kirill Tremasov, an advisor to the Central Bank of Russia’s governor has stated. Tremasov said that “One possible

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Algeria

Russia Looks To Algeria As An African Market Entry Hub 

Africa, Exports, Imports, Trade

Algerian infrastructure can become a hub for Russia, providing it with access to African markets, according to Ahmed Azimov, chairman of the Russian-Algerian Business Council. Azimov stated that mechanisms have already been outlined that will help companies from Russia to explore new areas faster and more safely. Azimov was commenting after a Russian business mission

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Ethiopia

Russia, Ethiopia Discuss Trade, Investment and BRICS Development

Africa, BRICS, Trade

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with the Ethiopian Foreign Minister, Gedion Timotheos on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers Council meeting in Rio de Janeiro. The ministers reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further expanding multifaceted bilateral cooperation in areas of shared interest. They also expressed support for deepening Russian-Ethiopian engagement within various

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BRICS Foreign Ministers Annual Meeting Takes Place In Rio De Janeiro

BRICS, Trade

The 2025, Brazil-chaired meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers has been taking place in Rio de Janeiro, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attending.   The ministers have been holding an in-depth exchange of views on a broad range of current international issues and collaboration. They also discussed further BRICS cooperation and preparations for the 17th

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Russia, Thailand Discuss Bilateral Trade & BRICS Cooperation

Asia, BRICS, Trade

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov has been discussing the enhancement of bilateral trade and economic relations, and the coordination of the BRICS framework, with his Thai counterpart, Maris Sangiampongsa. The Ministers met at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Rio de Janeiro. The Russian Foreign Ministry said that the two sides “aligned their positions

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Russian Freight Transit Via Proposed Trans-Afghan Railway Estimated At 8-15 Million Tonnes Per Annum 

Asia, Commonwealth of Independent States, Exports, Infrastructure, Investment, Security

The projection for Russian freight shipments along the planned Trans-Afghan Railway is expected to be completed in 2026, but it is tentatively estimated at 8 million-15 million tonnes per year, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov has stated. He was speaking at the Innoprom: Central Asia exhibition in Uzbekistan. Manturov said that “The transport

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Russia, Somalia Agree on Trade, Security & Economic Cooperation

Africa, Infrastructure, Middle East, Security, Trade

Russia’s special presidential envoy for the Middle East and Africa, Mikhail Bogdanov, and Somali officials have agreed to expand cooperation between the two countries in security, politics, trade, and economic areas, the Russian Foreign Ministry has announced. According to the Ministry, Bogdanov held talks with Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiki while on an official

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