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BRICS In Process To Launch Alternative Trading Platform: Diplomat

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed that BRICS is in the process of launching an alternative trading platform. The alliance is accelerating the de-dollarization process by excluding the US dollar for cross-border transactions. “The trend towards creating alternative platforms and payment and other logistics mechanisms necessary for normal trade is ongoing,” he said. BRICS launching a new trading platform to settle payments could reform the financial sector. The alliance has been warning the US not to weaponize the US dollar or face consequences. Emerging economies are exploring local currencies as the primary payment, not the US dollar. The global trade could experience a tangible shift where developing countries could call the shots. Also Read: New Zealand Must Apply For BRICS Membership, Urges Professor BRICS Alternative Trading Platform Could Dethrone the US Dollar Source: theconversation.com Lavrov revealed that the upcoming BRICS trading platform could upr...

BRICS To Launch New Investment Platform to Rival Western Dominance

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Ahead of the 17th BRICS summit in July, Russia and China have proposed to launch a new ‘investment platform’ to boost the growth of member nations and rival the Western-led financial system. The Presidents of both countries, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping laid out the proposal on Friday that focuses on growth in the global south. The strategic alignment between China and Russia is a new push to drift from the US dollar and Western dominance. Also Read: China Dumps $8.2 Billion US Treasury Bonds in BRICS Counter-Attack New BRICS ‘Investment Platform’: What Is It All About? Explained Source: News.Bitcoin.com The new BRICS investment platform revolves around strengthening ties around technology, education, trade, and finance. The proposal will likely be discussed at the upcoming summit where other member nations will share their consensus or disagreements. Putin and Jinping stressed that the alliance must invest in the platform and the amount will be distributed for ...