Russia invites Iraq to join BRICS

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Date: February 22, 2024

The Russian ambassador in Baghdad Elbrus Kutrashev invites Iraq to join BRICS.
He expressed personal ties to the country. Russia pledges support and dismisses any agenda against the U.S.
He recalls Iraq's resistance to American occupation and clarifies Russian companies' interest in Iraq as commercial expansion, not filling voids.
The ambassador denies plans to send Russian forces, emphasizing it's not Russia's approach but the U.S.'s.
Additionally, he mentions Iraq's role in mediating conflicts and affirms Russia's readiness for a solution.

Zimbabwe to back its currency with gold

Update: The IMF urged Zimbabwe to expedite currency reforms during a recent staff visit, emphasizing a move towards a market-driven exchange rate and the removal of existing distortions.
Zimbabwe's Finance Minister announced new measures to stabilize its local currency in an online press briefing held Monday.
Zimbabwe to back its currency with hard assets such as gold to end exchange-rate instability, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said.
"The idea going forward is to make sure that we manage the growth of liquidity which has a high correlation to money supply growth and inflation.
The way to do that is to link the exchange rate to some hard asset such as gold," said Ncube.
He also announced a conference of African ministers that Zimbabwe will host at the end of this month.

US Debt Relief: Creditor Law Group Wipes Out $1B+

Creditor Law Group has made a significant impact by nullifying over $1 billion in debt for households across the US, providing relief amidst record-high levels of household debt.
As the popularity of debt relief options such as debt invalidation grows, the complex process offers relief by challenging the validity of debt.
Optimal results are achieved by working with specialized lawyers in this field.
"One common method to invalidate debt is to challenge the validity of the related documentation.
During reviews of the relevant paperwork, we have often found that important information is either missing or incomplete.
Sometimes, a creditor may lack the proper documentation to prove that the debt is valid.
In certain cases, debt invalidation can be based on violations of consumer protection laws, as when a creditor engages in unfair or deceptive practices.
Typical violations include harassment by debt collectors, misrepresentation of the amount owed, or unauthorized charges."
Creditor Law Group explains.

BRICS expansion to a global community of security

Xi calls on BRICS countries to build global community of security for all.
Xi made the remarks while delivering a video address at the opening session of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
China proposes to start the BRICS expansion process, explore the criteria and procedures for the expansion, and gradually form a consensus.
Sources: english.news.cn

Putin Announces BRICS Independent Payment System

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that BRICS is developing an independent payment system, free from political pressure and external interference.
Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin emphasized that countries are racing to strengthen their sovereignty against Western hegemony.
He criticized Western nations for their neo-imperialist intentions and highlighted BRICS+ as a counterweight to Western power.
He noted that BRICS has the potential to attract new members and is actively working on a new payment system to avoid political and economic sanctions.

Forum for Peace, Cooperation and Greater Economic Progress

According to the Akorda press office, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will present the Astana International Forum's (AIF) global vision during the plenary session on June 8.
Alongside the forum, Tokayev will hold many bilateral meetings.
The plenary session will be moderated by CNN news anchor Richard Quest, who said it is the centerpiece of this year's AIF.
'Hosted by the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the plenary session will focus on the state of the world today and the way forward toward peace, cooperation, and greater economic progress,' Quest said.