Zimbabwe interested in SWIFT alternatives

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Date: March 16, 2023

The Zimbabwean government would like to become a member of the BRICS economic bloc, the speaker of the ruling party ZANU-PF said on Wednesday.
"We made it clear that we would like to become a member of the BRICS," Christopher Mutsvangwa told Russia's RIA Novosti news agency.
The official added that his country is interested in developing alternatives to the Western-dominated SWIFT payment network.
In his view, BRICS could contribute to that.

Mutual payment systems recognition for Russia and India

Indian banks may start accepting Mir payment cards.
Russia and India are planning to recognize each other's payment systems.
The issue of mutual recognition of RuPay and Mir was discussed during the recent visit of India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval to Moscow.
Among other things, the possibility of active use of national currencies in bilateral trade was also considered.
Source: tvbrics.com

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The choice of Kazan underscores Russia's commitment to fostering collaboration among the BRICS nations.
Events will also be held in the well-established BRICS+ format, Putin stated.
The summit aims to address global issues, strengthen diplomatic ties, and explore enhanced cooperation, adding a unique cultural and historical dimension to the proceedings.

Somalia secured the debt relief from IMF and World Bank

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It seeks to strengthen Somalia's faltering economy and promote stability and long-term growth in the region by reducing debt.
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