17th BRICS Summit 2025

The 17th BRICS Summit 2025 was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 6–7 July 2025.

The summit was organised under the theme “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive & Sustainable Governance”.

Key Highlights of the Summit

Aspect	Details
Venue	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Dates	Held from 6–7 July 2025.
Theme	Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive & Sustainable Governance.
Main Declaration	The summit adopted the Rio de Janeiro Declaration.
Next Chair	India will chair BRICS in 2026.

BRICS Members at the 17th Summit

Category	Countries
Total Members	BRICS had 10 members at the summit.
Member Countries	Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, and Indonesia.
Newly Inducted Members	The summit included all newly inducted members: Egypt, Ethiopia, UAE, Iran, and Indonesia.

Adopted Declarations

Declaration Area	Focus
Climate Finance	Addressed climate-related funding needs and sustainable development concerns.
AI Governance	Focused on responsible and inclusive governance of artificial intelligence.
Health Equity	Emphasised equitable access to health systems and cooperation among member countries.

BRICS: Background

Feature	Details
Original Members	Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
Core Purpose	To strengthen cooperation among emerging economies and promote a more inclusive global governance system.

PT Facts

Original BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
Indonesia: Participated as a newly inducted member in the 17th BRICS Summit.
BRICS 2026: India will chair BRICS in 2026.
17th Summit: Held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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