Lula suggests BRICS could replace G20 as main economic forum

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Source: RT en Español | Original Published At: 2026-02-25 09:24:56 UTC

Brazilian President Lula proposes BRICS (including new members Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran) could eventually replace G20 as primary global economic platform
Highlights that 10 BRICS countries already participate in G20, suggesting potential for structural consolidation
Calls for Global South alliance to 'change the world's economic logic' against unilateral US tariffs
Advocates multilateral cooperation as necessary for solving national and global challenges
Suggests potential future format combining BRICS and G20 into a 'G30' framework