China calls on BRICS to boost multilateral trade as Iran, UAE eye closer ties The UAE’s and Egypt’s trade with BRICS members is on the rise, while Iran’s efforts to increase economic ties are complicated by sanctions. China
Iran hosts South Africa military chief, eyes stronger defense ties Iran is seeking closer relations with South Africa as part of its African outreach efforts, though trade and defense ties between the two countries are not particularly strong. Iran
Egypt banks on Beijing as premier visit seals yuan, payment deals The deals were announced during the visit by a senior Chinese delegation led by the country’s premier to Cairo this week. China
Egypt urges BRICS to deepen financial ties after Trump threatens tariffs Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly said that due to the global decline in multilateralism and crises engulfing the world, members of the bloc of developing nations should bolster their financial and economic ties. Egypt
Analysis At Brazil summit, BRICS welcomes new Middle East members as divisions continue By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
