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Foreign policy chiefs will discuss a number of bilateral issues with emphasis on three crucial topics – the Gaza Strip crisis, dedollarization and cooperation within BRICS bloc.

The External Affairs Minister said that the relationship between New Delhi and Moscow remains very steady and strong and is based on strategic convergence on geopolitical interests. - President Putin Invites PM Modi To Visit Russia, EAM Jaishankar Meets Sergey Lavrov In Moscow

President Putin asked EAM Jaishankar to pass on to PM Modi “his best wishes” and an invitation to come to Russia. - We Have A Very Large Amount Of Work To Do, Says President Vladimir Putin, Invites PM Narendra Modi To Visit Russia

BRICS is made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The leaders of the five nations approved the group’s expansion by adding Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates in August, although the new Argentine government is reconsidering the move.

The US dollar could soon be in the same position as the British pound in the 1800s, a former White House economist warned.

Ethiopia on Tuesday became the third African nation in three years to default on its sovereign debt, following Zambia and Ghana.

China’s Haval H6 is outselling South Africa’s previous top SUV, the VW Tiguan, data for January to November shows.

In communique issued after meeting between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin, the two sides vow to oppose external influence in ties and ‘closely coordinate’ under multilateral frameworks including Brics, G20 and SCO.

China and Russia have more than 90% de-dollarized their bilateral trade, according to Russia's prime minister.

Is there room for fashion diplomacy amid wartime sanctions, historic geopolitical tensions, and growing concerns over AI and climate change?