06/07/2025
BRICS summit opens in Brazil with expansive agenda and global attention
The 17th annual BRICS summit officially opened in Rio de Janeiro this week under Brazil?s rotating presidency, bringing together over 4,000 participants from 37 countries. The summit has drawn senior officials, diplomats, and representatives from international organizations to deliberate on a wide range of pressing global issues, signaling the bloc?s growing influence on the world stage. Founded in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China-with South Africa joining in 2011-BRICS has undergone significant expansion in recent years. In 2024, the bloc welcomed five new full members: Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia. This enlargement, along with the approval of a new...
