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Rio de Janeiro Declaration adopted in 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Posted 07 Jul 2025

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The theme of the summit was Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.

Key highlights of the Summit

  • Adopted BRICS Leaders’ Framework Declaration on Climate Finance: For ensuring accessible, timely and affordable climate finance for developing countries and enabling just transition pathways.
  • Adopted BRICS Leaders’ Statement on the Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence: To foster responsible development, deployment, and use of AI technologies in compliance with national regulatory frameworks and UN Charter.
  • Launched BRICS Partnership for the Elimination of Socially Determined Diseases: Focusing on tackling root causes of health disparities such as poverty and social exclusion.
  • Other Highlights: 
    • Reaffirmed support for multilateralism and called for reforms of Bretton Woods institutions to reflect the voice of Global South.
    • Reiterated support for reform of UN system including increased role of India and Brazil in UN Security Council.
    • Condemned all forms of terrorism, including the attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir.
    • Emphasized “African solutions to African problems” in conflict resolution across Africa (e.g., Sudan, Horn of Africa).
    • Highlighted contribution of nuclear-weapon-free zones for strengthening nuclear non-proliferation. 
    • Supported India’s candidacy to host COP 33 of UNFCCC in 2028. 

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About NDB

  • Genesis: Established in 2015 as a Multilateral Development Bank by BRICS countries.
  • Purpose: Mobilising resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in Emerging Markets Economies and Developing Countries (EMDCs).
  • Headquarter: Shanghai, China.
  • Members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Bangladesh, UAE, Egypt, Algeria. 
    • Uruguay is a prospective member. 
  • Tags :
  • BRICS
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Climate Finance
  • New Development Bank
  • BRICS Declaration
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