Brazil hands over BRICS presidency to India

Source: Monitor Mercantil | Original Published At: 2025-12-12 22:37:00 UTC

Key Points

• Brazil formally transferred BRICS presidency to India during the final 'sherpa' meeting
• Brazil's foreign minister emphasized expanded BRICS cooperation beyond traditional political and financial areas
• Final declaration condemned wars and called for UN Security Council reform
• Indian sherpa praised Brazil's leadership during the expanded BRICS membership phase
• Brics now comprises 11 member countries following recent expansion