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Russia, Egypt, 2025 Bilateral Trade, Geopolitical and Investment Relations: Update  

Africa, BRICS, Energy, Security, Trade

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been holding talks with Egyptian president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, to discuss the Israel-Hamas truce, Syria, and collaborations such as the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant joint venture. The two leaders talked about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, particularly in light of the recent agreement reached between Israel and Hamas, which includes a […]

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South Africa

Chelyabinsk electrical equipment manufacturer considers opening production in South Africa

Africa, BRICS, Exports, Investment, Trade

Chelyabinsk Electric Equipment Plant LLC (CEEP), a major manufacturer of electrical switchgear equipment in the Urals, is discussing the possibility of setting up assembly production in South Africa, the company has stated. Like Russia, South Africa is a member of BRICS. CEEP’s statement reads “From January 15 to 17, a delegation from CEEP led by

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Iran Gas

Russia, Iran, To Work On Gas Pipeline With Capacity Greater Than Russian Supplies To Europe

BRICS, Energy, Exports, Infrastructure, Middle East, Trade

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has been discussing the development of a natural gas pipeline from Russia to Iran, stating that while the project will be implemented despite some difficulties, it will go ahead. Putin was speaking following talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Moscow on Friday (January 17). Putin said that “Speaking of

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Rubles Rials

Russia’s VTB Bank To Open Full Banking Services In Iran

BRICS, Economy, Eurasian Economic Union, Finance, Middle East, Trade

Russia’s VTB bank plans to open a full-fledged subsidiary bank in Iran by the end of 2025, the bank’s President and Board Chairman Andrei Kostin has stated. VTB opened a representative office in Iran in 2023. Kostin said that “We plan to open a full-service bank by the end of this year. VTB will be

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INSTC

Eastern Section Of The North-South Transport Corridor Volumes Increased Threefold In 2024

BRICS, India, Infrastructure, Logistics & Transport, Middle East, Russia's Belt & Road, Trade

The Iranian Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, has said that during 2024, between 1.8 million and 2 million tonnes of cargo were transported along the eastern branch of the North-South international transport corridor, which leads to Iran through Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. This is approximately three times more than in 2023. Two other branches of this

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Iran

Russia, Iran Sign 20 Year Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty 

BRICS, Middle East, Regulatory, Security, Trade

President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran have been holding talks at the Kremlin on Friday (January 17) and have signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty. According to officials from both counties, the document covers multiple areas, including defense, the fight against terrorism, the energy sector, finances, transport, industries, agriculture, culture,

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Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Q&A On Russia’s Foreign Policy 2025: Analysis

Asia, BRICS, China, Commonwealth of Independent States, Economy, Eurasian Economic Union, Finance, India, Infrastructure, Trade

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, gave an extensive media interview and Q&A session on Tuesday (January 14), at which many questions were asked. The full transcript, including comments about the United States, Ukraine, sanctions and so on, can be read here. In this article, we highlight the comments he made pertinent to our specific

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New Russia’s Pivot To Asia Publication: “2025 Guide To SAARC & BIMSTEC”  

Asia, BRICS, Exports, Imports, India, Trade

Russia’s Pivot To Asia has published a new “2025 Guide to SAARC & BIMSTC” which details Russia’s trade, investment and geopolitical developments with both these South Asian trade blocs. SAARC includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. SAARC comprises 3% of the world’s land area, 21% of the world’s population and

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