Brazil Transfers BRICS Presidency to India, Effective January 1, 2026
Cooperation areas
Source: Diario Do Grande Abc | Original Published At: 2025-12-12 19:37:00 UTC
Key Points
- Brazil formally transferred BRICS presidency to India during the 4th BRICS Sherpas Meeting.
- Indian Sherpa Sudhakar Dalela outlined priorities structured around resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability.
- Continuation of Brazilian initiatives including climate disaster reduction systems and equitable AI cooperation.
- Brazil will remain BRICS chair until December 31, 2025, with India's term starting January 1, 2026.
- Transition emphasizes principles of continuity, consolidation, and consensus in BRICS cooperation.