The BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro aims to promote unity and cooperation among emerging economies of the Global South. Focused on strengthening governance inclusively, the summit highlights key issues such as access to vaccines, artificial intelligence ethics, and climate change actions. Notably, the absence of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping raises questions, as both leaders will participate via video link or not at all. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva aims to facilitate discussions and foster collaboration among BRICS member states.
BRICS aims to build consensus after its expansion, serving as a counterweight to Western institutions while focusing on Global South cooperation and more inclusive governance.
Brazil's presidency during the summit emphasizes strengthening cooperation in the Global South, addressing issues like vaccine access and climate change actions conjointly.
Leaders of key BRICS members Russia and China will not attend the summit in person, with Xi Jinping represented by Premier Li Qiang due to a scheduling conflict.
Negotiators have prepared for the summit by meeting to unify discussions on pressing topics such as the ethical application of AI and disease prevention.
Collection
[
|
...
]