Key Facts
• July 6, 2025: BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
• Condemned attacks on Gaza and Iran, citing violations of international law.
• Expressed concern over Israel’s actions in Gaza and terrorism in Kashmir.
• Criticized U.S. tariff policies for threatening global trade.
• Brazilian President Lula highlighted BRICS as a successor to the Non-Aligned Movement.
• BRICS expanded in 2024, adding six new members, including Iran and Saudi Arabia.
• Chinese President Xi Jinping absent; Premier Li Qiang attended in his place.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin participated online due to ICC arrest warrant.
• Supported a multilateral guarantee framework within the New Development Bank (NDB).
• Issued a statement on AI misuse, advocating for data protection measures.
Summary
The BRICS Summit on July 6, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, condemned attacks on Gaza and Iran, labeling them as violations of international law. The group expressed concerns over Israel’s actions in Gaza and terrorism in Kashmir while criticizing U.S. tariff policies for endangering global trade. Brazilian President Lula emphasized BRICS as a successor to the Non-Aligned Movement, advocating for multilateralism amid global conflicts. The summit highlighted BRICS’ expansion in 2024, with six new members, including Iran and Saudi Arabia. Notably, Chinese President Xi Jinping was absent, with Premier Li Qiang attending, and Russian President Vladimir Putin joined online due to an ICC arrest warrant. The group supported a multilateral guarantee framework within the New Development Bank and issued a statement on AI misuse, calling for stronger data protection measures.
