Brics 2025: The 17th annual BRICS summit has officially opened in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, bringing together over 4,000 delegates from 37 nations and global organizations.
Held under Brazil’s presidency, this year’s two-day gathering is poised to shape global power dynamics, tackling six priority areas: trade, climate, AI governance, health, multilateral reforms, and institutional growth.
While key leaders like PM Modi and President Ramaphosa are attending in person, China’s Xi Jinping and Egypt’s el-Sisi are absent, sparking speculation.
Russia’s Lavrov will be physically present, with Putin joining virtually.
As BRICS expands with new members like the UAE, Iran, and Indonesia, the bloc now represents nearly half the world’s population and more GDP than the G7.
Brazil’s push to host a permanent HQ in Rio signals BRICS’ ambitions to evolve into a defining global force.
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