Ministers and public health specialists from the BRICS met in New Delhi last week and finalized a plan to jointly tackle health emergencies like HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria through coordinated research.

Belarus mourns together with Russia today, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said in the message of condolences which he sent to Russia President Vladimir Putin.

It is with deep sadness that I have learnt of the loss of so many people in today's airplane crash over the Black Sea.

We express our grief and pain at the tragic crash of the Russian Tu-154 aircraft in the Black Sea. We address sincere condolences to the families of the victims and express our undivided support for the Russian people.