EAI brief: BRICS group growing to include more “Global South” countries [declaration]

SALVADOR, BRAZIL (By Pedro Silva, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Jul.2025, Words: 114) — Leaders from the BRICS countries will participate in the XVII BRICS Summit held under the theme: “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance” and taking place from 6-7 Jul. 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The initial countries to comprise the BRICS group included Brazil, Russia, India, China and South America.