Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Brazil next week to attend the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 6–7, as part of a broader five-nation diplomatic tour aimed at strengthening India’s engagement with the Global South. While an official announcement is awaited, sources confirm that Modi will also visit Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, and Namibia during the trip.
🌍 BRICS 2025: A Broader, More Inclusive Bloc
This year’s summit marks a significant evolution for BRICS, now expanded to 11 member nations with the inclusion of Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, and Indonesia. The grouping now represents:
- 49.5% of the global population
- 40% of global GDP
- 26% of global trade
The summit, themed “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance”, will focus on:
- Climate finance and sustainability
- Artificial intelligence governance
- Counterterrorism cooperation, with India expected to push for a united front against cross-border threats
🤝 Bilateral Talks with Brazil
PM Modi is also scheduled to hold wide-ranging discussions with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, covering trade, technology, and strategic cooperation. The visit underscores India’s intent to deepen ties with Latin America and reinforce its leadership role among emerging economies.
🧭 Strategic Context
- The summit follows India’s assertive foreign policy moves post-Operation Sindoor
- China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin are reportedly skipping the summit, placing greater spotlight on India’s participation
- The event may also touch on de-dollarisation efforts and alternative trade currencies, a topic closely watched by Western powers
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