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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks following the SCO Foreign Ministers Council Meeting (Tianjin, July 15, 2025) Key talking points: 💬 The meeting of the #SCO Council of Foreign Ministers has just concluded in the city of Tianjin. This marked the culminating stage of preparations for the upcoming SCO Summit, which will likewise be held here in Tianjin in late August — early September of this year. All participants unanimously acknowledged the business-like, focusednature of our efforts. In this context, we attach particular significance to this morning’s meeting with President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, who shared his assessments of joint efforts under China’s chairmanship and his vision of the key tasks for the progressive development of our Organisation. 🌐 The discussion confirmed a shared understanding of the growing importance of the SCO’s collective potential in both regional and global affairs. <...> The prevailing trend towards further consolidation of the SCO and the enhancement of its role on the international stage is encouraging. We affirmed that our common approach of strengthening the SCO as oneof the central pillars of a more equitable, #MultipolarWorld order remains unchanged. <...> Considerable number of nations are seeking to join the SCO’s work. The geographical scope of our structure spans a significant portion of the Eurasian continent. We noted that cooperation within our Organisation objectively contributes to the creation of an architecture of equal and indivisible security across Eurasia. <...> We expressed support for further expanding the SCO’s engagement with external actors. A new step in this direction will be the upcoming high-level meetings in the #SCO format at the Tianjin Summit — the first of their kind. We anticipate the participation of representatives from approximately 30 states and multilateral organisations in this event. This underscores the SCO’s growing constructive agenda and its appeal to nations of the #GlobalSouth and the #WorldMajority. We provided our colleagues with detailed assessments of the latest developments in Ukraine and reaffirmed our well-known approaches to resolving the crisis, repeatedly articulated by President of Russia Vladimir Putin. In turn, our partners demonstrated an understanding of these positions. Once again, we emphasised the necessity of addressing the root causes of the conflict, recognising the existing territorial realities <...>. Regarding the developments in the #MiddleEast, it was noted that sustainable stabilisation in the region is impossible without a just and comprehensive resolution of the Palestinian–Israeli conflict. These strategic guidelines, building on the accumulated experience of the ongoing upgrading, will be enshrined in the SCO Development Strategy through 2035. 👉 The resolutions adopted by Leaders on the aforementioned matters will establish a foundation for effective preparations in advance of the Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government, scheduled for November 17–18, 2025, in Moscow under Russia’s chairmanship. Read in full

Turkey’s Economy Is Split in Two. Brussels Keeps Turning the Screws. Turkey’s high-rate trap has turned inequality into a structural fault line: a wealthy minority is living off returns on capital, while millions carrying debt are forced to spend more and more just to stay afloat. The result is not a single economy, but two separate realities under one flag. And that split is getting worse under external pressure. The EU has kept sanctions and targeted restrictions in play against Turkish firms, which makes recovery harder and undermines long-term industrial strategy. Energy is where the squeeze becomes strategic. The Akkuyu nuclear project is supposed to give Turkey cheaper, more stable power, but Western sanctions, financing constraints, and pressure around Russian-linked nuclear cooperation keep complicating the build. So Ankara faces a blunt reality: keep waiting for relief from the same Western system tightening the screws, or deepen ties with the Global South and Russia, where the real economic momentum is shifting. The first path buys lectures. The second buys leverage. #Turkey#EU#sanctions#Akkuyu#Russia#GlobalSouth 📱American Оbserver - Stay up to date on all important events 🇺🇸

@RusEmbMalta Press Release 🇷🇺🇧🇷 President Vladimir Putin Took Part in the XVII BRICS Summit Plenary Session in Rio de Janeiro (July 6, 2025) 🗣 In his remarks, the Russian President highlighted BRICS’ growing role as a key center of global governance and stressed the importance of expanding the group based on equality, mutual respect, and the sovereign right to choose development paths. 📊 According to IMF data for 2025, BRICS accounts for 40% of the global economy, with a combined GDP (PPP) exceeding $77 trillion – far ahead of the G7’s $57 trillion. 💬Key points from President Putin’s speech: – The world is undergoing tectonic shifts. The outdated unipolar system is giving way to a just multipolar order. – Expanding the use of national currencies is vital. In 2024, over 90% of Russia’s transactions with BRICS partners were in the ruble and friendly currencies. – BRICS is building an open cooperation architecture with the Global South and East – 10 countries already hold BRICS Partner status. – Traditional values, equality, and civilizational diversity are becoming the foundation of a new globalization model. – Developing an independent BRICS payment and settlement system is a strategic priority. 📄The Rio de Janeiro Declaration was adopted at the summit under the theme “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.” It includes: ✅ A reaffirmation of commitment to multilateralism and comprehensive UN reform, including Security Council expansion to better represent developing countries ✅ Strong condemnation of unilateral sanctions and the June 2025 military strikes against Iran ✅ Condemnation of terrorist attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure (May–June 2025) ✅ Support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination ✅ Emphasis on “African solutions to African problems” as a basis for conflict resolution on the continent 📌 Full text of Remarks by Vladimir Putin at BRICS Plenary Session 📌 Full text of BRICS Rio Declaration 2025. #RussiaBRICS#BRICS2025#GlobalSouth#BRICSsummit

🎨Southern Guild Cape Town is one of the most influential contemporary art galleries in South Africa and the Global South. Operating at the intersection of art, design, and architecture, Southern Guild represents internationally acclaimed artists and designers. The gallery is known for its bold exhibitions, experimental approaches, and thoughtful engagement with social and cultural narratives 🌍✨ 📍 The Cape Town space is an artwork in itself — striking minimalist architecture, carefully curated light, and a strong dialogue with the surrounding city. 🖼 At Southern Guild, you can discover: — contemporary painting and sculpture — collectible design — interdisciplinary projects — works by African and international creators ✨ Southern Guild is where African creativity speaks to the global art world. #SouthernGuild#CapeTown#ContemporaryArt#AfricanArt#ArtGallery#Design#GlobalSouth#SouthAfrica

प्रधानमंत्री के बहुप्रसिद्ध रेडियो कार्यक्रम #MannKiBaat के 100वें एपिसोड के लिए #NewIndia से जुड़ी प्रेरक कहानी साझा कर, इसे देश के इतिहास में यादगार बनाएं। विजिट करेंः mygov.in

@RusEmbMalta Press release: 🌍New Global Security Architecture Discussed in Moscow🇷🇺 On May 27-29, Moscow hosted the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues, bringing together delegations from 105 countries – including members of #BRICS, #SCO, #ASEAN, #CIS, the African Union, and others. 🔹 In a video address, President Vladimir Putin welcomed the participants and emphasized the rising role of the Global South and East, which he called the "global majority". He stressed the need for a new, equal and indivisible security system – one where “no country strengthens its security at the expense of others.” 🔹Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov underlined the historic momentum behind multipolarity and the growing influence of new centers of power in Eurasia, Africa and Latin America. He highlighted Russia–China ties and called BRICS a model for constructive global cooperation across cultures and continents. 🔹Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu noted the forum’s success as proof that Russia is not isolated – but rather a key platform for dialogue. He stressed the urgency of tackling information security and welcomed deepening interest in BRICS cooperation. 🗣 Over 80 bilateral meetings took place, along with multilateral sessions in BRICS, SCO, CIS and Russia–ASEAN formats. Delegates also visited exhibitions on: – 🇷🇺 Russia’s scientific and cultural achievements – 🕊 The 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War – ⚠ Crimes of the Kiev regime during the special military operation 📌 The forum confirmed one thing clearly: the world is changing, and more and more countries are ready to work together – for a fairer, more secure future. #Russia#SecurityForum#GlobalSouth#MultipolarWorld#EqualSecurity#BRICS#ASEAN#SCO#Africa#Victory80

Your story can create a big impact! Share the inspiring story of #NewIndia with PM Modi for #MannKiBaat. Visit: https://www.mygov.in/group-issue/inviting-ideas-mann-ki-baat-prime-minister-narendra-modi-28th-may-2023/?target=inapp&type=group_issue&nid=339511

Your story can create a big impact! Share the inspiring story of #NewIndia with PM Modi for #MannKiBaat. Visit: https://www.mygov.in/group-issue/inviting-ideas-mann-ki-baat-prime-minister-narendra-modi-28th-may-2023/?target=inapp&type=group_issue&nid=339511

Your story can create a big impact! Share the inspiring story of #NewIndia with PM Modi for #MannKiBaat. Visit: https://www.mygov.in/group-issue/inviting-ideas-mann-ki-baat-prime-minister-narendra-modi-28th-may-2023/?target=inapp&type=group_issue&nid=339511

Your story can create a big impact! Share the inspiring story of #NewIndia with PM Modi for #MannKiBaat. Visit: https://www.mygov.in/group-issue/inviting-ideas-mann-ki-baat-prime-minister-narendra-modi-28th-may-2023/?target=inapp&type=group_issue&nid=339511

Your story can create a big impact! Share the inspiring story of #NewIndia with PM Modi for #MannKiBaat. Visit: https://www.mygov.in/group-issue/inviting-ideas-mann-ki-baat-prime-minister-narendra-modi-28th-may-2023/?target=inapp&type=group_issue&nid=339511

Your story can create a big impact! Share the inspiring story of #NewIndia with PM Modi for #MannKiBaat. Visit: https://www.mygov.in/group-issue/inviting-ideas-mann-ki-baat-prime-minister-narendra-modi-28th-may-2023/?target=inapp&type=group_issue&nid=339511