| | JULY 20248IN FOCUSADANI SEALS DEAL FOR 570MW HYDRO PLANT WITH BHUTAN LEADERSMALAYSIA EYES BRICS MEMBERSHIP, AWAITING SOUTH AFRICA'S DECISIONBillionaire industrialist Gautam Adani met with Bhutan's Prime Minister and disclosed the signing of an agreement to build a 570 MW environmentally friendly hydroelectric plant in the country. Mr. Adani also had an audience with Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck alongside the prime minister in Thimphu."Absolutely fascinating meeting with Dasho Tshering Tobgay, Hon. Prime Minister of Bhutan. Signed an MoU with DGPC for a 570 MW green hydro plant in Chukha province. Admirable to see @pmo_bhutan advancing the vision of His Majesty The King and pursuing broad-ranging infrastructure initiatives across the kingdom. Looking forward to working closely on hydro & other infra in Bhutan", he said.Adani Group's Chairman, Gautam Adani, shared photos with Bhutan's leaders following their meeting, expressing his honor at meeting King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and highlighting the monarch's visionary plans for Bhutan. Adani praised the ambitious eco-friendly masterplan for Gelephu Mindfulness City, which includes plans for expansive computing centers and data facilities."Honoured to meet His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan. Inspired by his vision for Bhutan and the ambitious ecofriendly masterplan for Gelephu Mindfulness City, including large computing centers and data facilities. Excited to collaborate on these transformative initiatives as also on green energy management for a carbon negative nation!", he said in a post on InstagramLast November, Gautam Adani engaged in discussions with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, expressing enthusiasm about exploring avenues for the Adani Group to contribute to the development of green infrastructure in Bhutan, one of its neighboring nations known for its warmth and hospitality. According to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia is getting ready to become a member of the BRICS group of emerging economies. "We have made a decision; we will be placing the formal procedures soon. We are just waiting for the final results from the government in South Africa", Anwar said in an interview with Shanghai-based new site Guancha.Originally consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, the BRICS group derives its name from these member nations. Last year, the group began expanding its membership to challenge the Western-dominated world order. Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina, and the United Arab Emirates joined, and over 40 countries have expressed interest. The new members' admission became effective on January 1.A representative from the Malaysian Prime Minister's office confirmed Anwar Ibrahim's comments on Tuesday. Anwar did not elaborate on the BRICS application process. In the interview, he emphasized Malaysia's commitment to the Global South and highlighted the strategic importance of potential BRICS membership due to the Strait of Malacca, a crucial shipping lane connecting the Pacific and Indian Oceans.He said he was relieved that the world was no longer unipolar, and Brics provided a ray of hope that there are checks and balances in it. "We can no longer accept the scenario where the West wants to control the discourse because the fact is they are not colonial powers anymore, and independent countries should be free to express themselves", he added.Anwar's remarks were made ahead of Chinese Premier Li Qiang's three-day visit this week, celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China. During Li's visit, Malaysia and China are expected to sign several agreements, including the renewal of a five-year trade and economic cooperation pact.
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