BRICS member states look to technology to help strengthen trade ties

Reported by Africanews · yesterday 10:27 · editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

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The BRICS business forum kicked off in New Delhi on Friday, one day before India hosts the group’s annual summit. The focus of the forum was building more connected and resilient trade networks, with digital technology emerging as an important link between businesses.

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