The 17th BRICS Summit will be hosted by Brazil. As the Chair of BRICS, Brazil is focusing on the theme, ‘Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance’.
Initially comprised of Brazil, the Russian Federation, India, China, and South Africa, the recently expanded alliance now also includes Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The BRICS countries convene for a BRICS Leaders’ Summit annually. Discussions focus on spheres of political and socioeconomic coordination, in which member countries have identified business opportunities, economic complementarities, and areas of cooperation.
The Brazilian Presidency will focus on two priorities: the Global South Cooperation; and BRICS Partnerships for Social, Economic, and Environmental Development. Brazil also proposes to focus on six core areas:
- Global health cooperation;
- Trade, investment, and finance;
- Climate change;
- Artificial intelligence (AI) governance;
- Multilateral peace and security architecture; and
- Institutional development.
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DATE
6–7 July 2025
LOCATION
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil