MWE Correspondent
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, scheduled for July 6-7, 2025.
This important event will bring together leaders from the major emerging economies — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — along with new member states and partner countries.
The BRICS group recently expanded its membership to include countries such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. This expansion reflects a growing effort by the bloc to better represent the interests of the Global South, a term describing developing countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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Brazil’s presidency of BRICS this year underscores its leadership ambitions, aiming to deepen economic cooperation and promote shared goals around sustainable development and reforms to the global governance system. According to Brazil’s foreign policy adviser, Celso Amorim, the BRICS nations are positioning themselves as defenders of the international order at a time when some Western countries have scaled back their engagement with multilateral institutions.
Prime Minister Modi’s participation signals India’s commitment to multilateralism and its desire to assert leadership in global affairs. As the world witnesses shifting power balances, the BRICS summit is seen by many analysts as a key platform for emerging economies to shape future international relations. The meeting is also being closely watched by governments including the United States, given the bloc’s growing influence.
With the summit only weeks away, attention will focus on the ability of this diverse group of nations to collaborate on pressing issues such as economic development, climate change, and international security. Modi’s presence is expected to emphasize India’s role as a critical player within this influential coalition.
