NDB signs host agreement for an Americas regional office

The Johannesburg office began building a regional project pipeline and closer links with African partners for infrastructure and sustainable development.

BRICS leaders reaffirmed development cooperation, more representative international governance and continued engagement with emerging economies.

The bank and business council formalized a channel to identify and develop potential investment and infrastructure cooperation.

Xiamen hosted a dialogue with invited emerging and developing countries on development cooperation and implementation of the 2030 Agenda; attendance did not mean BRICS membership.

The agreement created a channel for collaboration in the Americas on sustainable infrastructure and development finance.

At the tenth summit, leaders placed Africa, inclusive growth and the Fourth Industrial Revolution at the centre of the agenda.

The Johannesburg Declaration said African states remained inadequately represented in the United Nations, especially in peace and security decision making.

Leaders endorsed dialogue with African and other developing-country partners, distinct from admitting new BRICS members.

Ministers set out cooperation on information and communications technologies and digital inclusion.

The bank and UN Food and Agriculture Organization established a partnership channel relevant to sustainable development and agriculture.