The recent BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, marked by the “Joint Declaration of the 17th BRICS Summit” and its 126 commitments, firmly established the bloc as a leader in global governance reform. This historic agreement, covering finance, health, AI, and climate change, reflects deep coordination and a vision for a fairer international order. BRICS’s commitment to multilateralism, defending international law, and championing increased participation of developing countries is crucial given current geopolitical tensions, economic shifts, and unilateral actions.
The BRICS expanded mechanism, now comprising 11 member nations and 10 partner countries, commands immense demographic and economic weight. Representing over 40% of the world’s population and accounting for approximately 40% of global GDP, BRICS’s collective voice is becoming increasingly influential. This substantial footprint underscores the bloc’s potential to drive positive change and challenge existing power imbalances. Läs artikel