PM Modi to Attend BRICS 2025 in Brazil—Global South, AI & Climate Top Agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to Brazil from July 5–8, 2025, to participate in the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, marking a pivotal moment in India’s diplomatic outreach to the Global South. The summit, themed “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance”, will focus on climate finance, AI governance, and counter-terrorism.

 

This year’s BRICS gathering is the first since the bloc’s expansion to 11 member nations, now including Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, and Indonesia. Modi is also expected to hold bilateral talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, reinforcing India–Brazil ties. Notably, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are reportedly skipping the summit, giving India a more prominent voice.

 

The visit is part of a broader five-nation tour, with stops in Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, and Namibia, aimed at deepening India’s engagement with emerging economies and resource-rich partners.

 

Key Highlights:

Dates: July 5–8, 2025

 

Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

 

Summit focus: Climate finance, AI governance, Global South cooperation

 

BRICS members: Now 11, with recent additions

 

Bilateral talks: Scheduled with Brazil’s President Lula

 

Other stops: Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Namibia

 

Source: CNBC TV18