US EditionBRICS Leaders Meet in Rio to Defend Multilateralism 'Under Attack'
- On July 6, 2025, leaders from the 11 BRICS member countries gathered at a prominent cultural venue in Rio de Janeiro for their 17th annual summit.
- The summit followed the bloc's recent expansion, divisions over Middle East conflicts, and rising concerns about US unilateral tariff policies.
- Discussions centered on reforming global institutions, opposing protectionist measures, advancing economic cooperation, and managing geopolitical tensions amid notable leadership absences.
- BRICS now represents over half the world’s population and 40% of global economic output, with intra-BRICS trade exceeding $1 trillion and projected 3.4% GDP growth in 2025.
- The summit emphasized BRICS’ role defending multilateralism and promoting global governance reform to counter economic protectionism and geopolitical fragmentation.
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The BRICS countries account for around half of the world's population and 40 percent of global economic output.
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By pledging to increase trade, supporting economic growth and pursuing sustainable development goals, BRICS leaders at the upcoming summit could shield their economies from the rampant trade extremism and contribute to a balanced international order.
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