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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