Brazil hosts the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 6–7, bringing together leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and other member states and partner nations.

The summit will focus on global health, trade, AI and sustainable development.

Held under Brazil’s presidency, the Summit highlights the bloc’s push for stronger Global South co-operation and influence in shaping international policy.

Programme:

12:30 GMT — Official arrival ceremony of Heads of State and Government

13:30 GMT — Family photo of Heads of State and Government of BRICS member countries

13:50 GMT — Plenary session “Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance”

15:35 GMT — Working lunch and debate on the topic “Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance”

17:45 GMT— Official arrival ceremony of Delegation Heads from International Organizations, External Engagement Countries, and Partner Countries

19:00 GMT — Plenary session “Strengthening Multilateralism, Economic-Financial Affairs, and Artificial Intelligence”

23:00 GMT — Official reception offered by the President of the Republic and Ms. Janja Lula da Silva for the Heads of State and Government and leaders of International Organizations

BRICS was created in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with South Africa joining a year later. The bloc later expanded to include Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Iran.