At the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi, leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa convened amid global tensions. The summit focused on economic collaboration, with Russia highlighting trade between members reaching $1.2 trillion. President Vladimir Putin emphasized the bloc's economic independence amid external pressures.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping offered to mediate the Ukraine conflict, according to Russian officials. This marks a potential shift in diplomatic efforts. Indonesia's president called for collective strength to address global challenges, including food and energy security.
The summit also saw discussions on technology cooperation, with China proposing an open-source artificial intelligence zone for BRICS nations. These initiatives aim to enhance innovation and economic resilience. The event underscores the bloc's growing influence in global governance and conflict resolution.
