“Brazil is a power of peace,” says Mauro Vieira in exclusive interview with Brasil 247

Source: Brasil 247 | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 07:32:09 UTC

Key Points

• Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said BRICS is moving into a phase of consolidation and should be understood as a space for dialogue, cooperation, and consensus-building.
• He rejected interpretations that BRICS is anti-Western or aimed at replacing the U.S. dollar, saying local-currency use in trade is often a private-sector choice.
• Vieira highlighted India’s BRICS presidency and said India has advanced many initiatives launched during Brazil’s presidency.
• He said the New Development Bank is consolidating and growing, with faster financing and potential co-financing or guarantees for large projects.
• The minister said BRICS expansion has paused after Indonesia’s accession to allow the bloc to consolidate new members and partners.
• He noted that BRICS can facilitate dialogue among members, including Iran and the United Arab Emirates, and pointed to China’s participation as evidence of the bloc’s importance.