Brazilian officials criticized US military presence near Venezuela, especially Navy operations in the Caribbean, viewing it as a threat to regional stability.

BRICS leaders reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and addressing global conflicts like Ukraine and Gaza, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and cooperation.

BRICS, originally formed by Brazil, Russia, India, and China in 2009, has expanded to include South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, reflecting its growing influence.

The summit also focused on creating a new world order through China's Global Governance Initiative and addressing global conflicts, criticizing US interference and military presence in the Caribbean.

India criticized rising US tariffs, including doubling tariffs on Indian goods to 50% over Russian oil imports, and emphasized the need for fair and transparent international trade.

He urged BRICS nations to promote openness, inclusiveness, and win-win cooperation, advocating for reforms in global governance to better represent the Global South.

The virtual summit, unusual in format and lacking a joint communique, reflects divergent member positions and ongoing bilateral negotiations with the US, highlighting challenges to unity.

Brazil has not prepared a joint communique due to differing negotiation stages, with tariffs against Brazil and India at 50%, the highest levels among BRICS members.

Brazil highlighted climate issues, including preparations for COP30 and launching the Forever Tropical Forests Fund to protect the Amazon and tropical forests.

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized that economic globalization is an unstoppable trend and called for strengthening multilateralism during a virtual BRICS summit, addressing US tariffs and protectionism.

The countries discussed strategies to respond to international trade risks, with Brazil condemning 'tariff blackmail' and considering retaliatory measures, seeking help from the WTO amid US trade disputes.

Brazil is contemplating retaliatory trade actions and has approached the WTO to resolve its trade conflict with the US, amid tariffs reaching 50% on Brazilian and Indian goods.

Discussions extended beyond tariffs to include reforms of global institutions like the WTO and UN Security Council, and peace efforts concerning Ukraine and Israel-Palestine, alongside support for Brazil’s climate initiatives ahead of COP30.