PM Modi at BRICS Summit : Know all details

PM Modi at BRICS Summit for 17th addition in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro addressed many key issues like terrorism, de-dollarization, war in Gaza and supply chains for critical menirals.

So, let’s dive into the topic and understand the details…

What is BRICS?

• BRICS, primarily the grouping of emerging economies with a focus on economic matters, gained significance amid geopolitical shifts like wars in middle east, in Ukraine.
• BRICS stands for its Original Members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
• New Members: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, and Indonesia.
• BRICS Partner Countries Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
• New Development Bank (NDB) is  Multilateral BRICS development bank supporting infrastructure and sustainability projects.

What is BRICS Summit?

• BRICS Summit  is an annual meeting of the heads of state and government of the BRICS countries.
• BRICS Summit serves as a high-level platform for political dialogue, strategic planning, and cooperation among emerging economies.
• Discussions span areas including multilateral reform, economic and social development, global peace, climate change, and, more recently, Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance and sustainable finance.
•  BRICS 2025  is 17th summit host by the Brazil country, the summit is being held in Rio de Janeiro on 6–7 July 2025, under the central theme: “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.”

What is the Importance of the BRICS grouping?

• 49.5% of the world’s population
• 40% of global GDP
• 26% of world trade.

What are the views of PM Modi at BRICS Summit ?

Modi take part in the sumit and took part of multiple talks on security,on reforms and on financial challenges.

Prime minister Modi addressed multiple issues in the sumit.

We will BIRDVIEW TOP 5 issues addressed by Prime minister Modi in the summit.

A. PM Modi at BRICS called out Terrorism in his remarks.

• His exact wording ” Condemning terrorism must be a matter of principle , and not just a convenience. If our response depends on where Or against whom the attack occurred , it shall be a betrayal of humanity itself.”
• He further added, there must be no hesitation in imposing senctions on terrorists.
• The victims and supporters of terrorism can not be treated equally .
• Most of the members of BRICS condemn the Pelgam terrorist attack in Jammu Kashmir on 22nd April 2025 by Pakistani nationals.
• But non of the BRICS members call out Pakistan by name as one of the founding members of BRICS is China who supports Pakistan in such heinous crime.

B. PM Modi  takes a hard stance over weaponising Critical Minerals.

• Modi said ‘ We need to work together to make supply chains for critical menirals and technology secure and reliable .’
•  It’s important to ensure that no country uses these resources for its own selfish gain or as a weapon against others, Modi said.
• This is a hard stance against China as China recently started blocking key exports to India .
• China have been blocking exports like rare earths and fertilizers which led to hit for certain industries in to india.
• So PM Modi warns China over weaponising Critical resources.

C. PM Modi talks about championing the Global South and pushes for Reforming Global agencies.

• Modi stated, ‘Two – third of humanity still lack proper representation in global institutions built-in the 20th century . There has been changed in governance structures, voting rights and leadership positions.’
• Here 20th century agencies means the UN (United Nations) , IMF (International Monetary Fund) and The World Bank. These was created and dominated by West.
• PM Modi wants reforms in these global institutions and asks for representation of Global South on the table whether it’s bigger voting share at the IMF or a seat at the United nations Security Council .
• India under leadership of PM Modi constantly asking for the inclusion on India in the permenent 5 of America, Russia, UK, France,China.

D. BRICS pushes for the de-dollarization.

• Right now , most global Trade is conducted via the US dollar , so now BRICS is seeking alternative from dollars.

How do BRICS want to plan for done away with dollars?

A. By pursuing trade in local currency like Indian rupee, Chinese Yuan and the Russian ruble.

B. By creating a BRICS own payment system for international settlements just like SWIFT which is controlled by the west.

• BRICS leaders assign this hercules task to their finance ministers and Reserve Banks.

E.  In his remarks PM Modi at BRICS spoke about war in Israel and Gaza.

• India under Modi highlighted that ‘ Humanitarian situations in Gaza is cause of grave concern. India firmly believes that no matter how different the circumstances, the path of peace is the only option for the good of humanity ‘.

Apart from remarks of the PM Modi at BRICS Summit; What is the BRICS join statement…

1. BRICS condemn the attack on Iran by the American. It calls a attack a violation of the international law per se’.

• It’s important because in SCO , India refuses to condemn attack on Iran but in BRICS where Iran is the member nation so India join the others for Condemning the American strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.

What American President Donald Trump said about BRICS Summit ?

• Trump have mad obsession with BRICS group…
• Trump is a well-known critic of the BRICS.
• Trump threatened BRICS grouping with extra tariffs, as tariffs are His New normal policy.

What Trump says about BRICS Summit?

• Any country aligning with the Anti American policies of BRICS will face an additional 10% tarrifs. And he also added that there will be no exception for this policy.
• BRICS pushed back The Trump’s Trade war and weaponising tarrifs without naming Trump or America.
• BRICS cleared that it’s not against any country still Trump says BRICS Anti American as he believes that BRICS will challenge dollars and by extension challenge America’s leadership. It can Erode American influence on the global economy, that’s the Trump’s fear.
• From 2021 to 2014, trade among BRICS nations grew by 40%. Last year, trade within BRICS touched $740 billion , thanks to Western senctions on Russia led by USA.
• West puts senctions to put pressure on adversaries.
• These sanctions have fractured the world economy and they have forced to BRICS to adopt bilateral trade.

Some examples of BRICS countries due to Western senctions…

1st example is of Russian economy is under thousands of sanctions by the west so Russian adopted the Chinese currency the Yuan.

• So by July 2024 53% of Russian foreign transactions were in the Yuan .
• 3 years ago it was 40 % . So sanctions pushed Russia to de dollarize.

2nd example is India, India is buying more Russian oil than ever before, last month Russian crude made up to 43% of India’s oil imports. That more than iraq , Saudi Arabia and UAE combined despite Western senctions. PM Modi at BRICS Summit also highlighted India’s stretegic autonomy.

3rd example is Brazil and Africa , they now buying Chinese cars in large numbers like BYD and SIC , in Brazil BYD took over the Ford factory which is American Company.

• In South Africa at least 27 Chinese car models are now selling in market.

These all examples explains that BRICS contries are building alternative to American trade and American currency and that’s what rattled Trump.

What are the Notable Discussions and BRICS 2025 Outcomes ?

Under Brazil’s leadership, the BRICS Summit 2025 Outcomes revolve around six strategic pillars:

1. Global Health Cooperation: Focused on equitable healthcare access and the elimination of neglected diseases.
2. Trade, Investment, and Finance: Encouraging de-dollarisation and promoting the use of local currencies in trade, instead of developing a common BRICS currency, which currently does not exist.
3. Climate Change: Adoption of a BRICS Climate Leadership Agenda and green financing strategies.
4. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance: A push for ethical, inclusive, and innovative AI development.
5. Peace and Security: Advocacy for UN reforms, counter-terrorism cooperation, and global conflict resolution.
6. Institutional Development: Strengthening internal mechanisms within the expanding alliance.

Hence, in conclusion we can say that in a World full of divisions , Indian PM Modi at BRICS Summit played crucial role in shaping the outcomes and addressing global threats like terrorism, weaponization of currency,trade and critical menirals and also called for reforms in global institutions.