🌍 What is BRICS?
BRICS is an international group of emerging economies—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—founded to promote cooperation in trade, finance, and global governance. In recent years, the group has grown stronger, more united, and more vocal on global issues.
🏛️ BRICS Summit 2025: Where & When
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dates: July 5 to 7, 2025
Theme: "Reform, Responsibility, and Resilience"
Hosted by: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dates: July 5 to 7, 2025
Theme: "Reform, Responsibility, and Resilience"
Hosted by: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
🌐 1. Historic Expansion & Inclusion
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Indonesia became the first Southeast Asian full member, raising the total to 12 countries—with new members such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, Egypt, and Ethiopia having joined earlier.
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Separately, Vietnam was recently welcomed as a BRICS partner country, joining other partner nations like Nigeria and Malaysia.
Indonesia became the first Southeast Asian full member, raising the total to 12 countries—with new members such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, Egypt, and Ethiopia having joined earlier.
Separately, Vietnam was recently welcomed as a BRICS partner country, joining other partner nations like Nigeria and Malaysia.
🗣️ 2. Major Themes & Declarations
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Summit leaders issued a strong demand for wealthy nations to fund global climate action, praising Brazil's “Tropical Forests Forever” initiative and opposing protectionist measures such as carbon border taxes.
Emphasis was placed on global institutional reform (UN, IMF, World Bank), and BRICS called out the Global South’s exposure to double standards, with PM Modi reiterating this stance from the podium.
Summit leaders issued a strong demand for wealthy nations to fund global climate action, praising Brazil's “Tropical Forests Forever” initiative and opposing protectionist measures such as carbon border taxes.
Emphasis was placed on global institutional reform (UN, IMF, World Bank), and BRICS called out the Global South’s exposure to double standards, with PM Modi reiterating this stance from the podium.
👤 3. Leadership Presence & Speech Highlights
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India’s PM Narendra Modi emerged as a prominent voice—calling for AI responsibility, pushing for agricultural-tech collaboration, and advocating reforms in global financial institutions.
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Notably absent were China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, the latter participating via video link due to an ICC arrest warrant. Their absence may have created more space for other nations to influence the agenda.
India’s PM Narendra Modi emerged as a prominent voice—calling for AI responsibility, pushing for agricultural-tech collaboration, and advocating reforms in global financial institutions.
Notably absent were China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, the latter participating via video link due to an ICC arrest warrant. Their absence may have created more space for other nations to influence the agenda.
💰 4. Trade & Financial Strategy
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Discussions around de-dollarization included trials of national currency settlement, decentralized cross-border systems (like BRICS PAY), and exploring a BRICS green fund.
Brazil’s push to leverage its Pix system via blockchain for intra‑BRICS trade is gaining traction.
Discussions around de-dollarization included trials of national currency settlement, decentralized cross-border systems (like BRICS PAY), and exploring a BRICS green fund.
Brazil’s push to leverage its Pix system via blockchain for intra‑BRICS trade is gaining traction.
⚠️ 5. Rising Tensions & External Threats
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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a 10% tariff on countries aligning with perceived “anti‑American” BRICS policies, targeting trade relations.
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In response, BRICS condemns unilateral tariff actions, citing disruptions to global trade—while also addressing conflicts like Gaza/Israel, calling for multilateral solutions.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a 10% tariff on countries aligning with perceived “anti‑American” BRICS policies, targeting trade relations.
In response, BRICS condemns unilateral tariff actions, citing disruptions to global trade—while also addressing conflicts like Gaza/Israel, calling for multilateral solutions.
📣 Final Thoughts
The BRICS Summit 2025 was more than just a diplomatic event—it was a sign of shifting power in the world. With India taking a bold stance on AI, trade, and climate, the summit reinforced the message: The future is multipolar, and BRICS is ready to lead.
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