Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira led the closing meeting of the BRICS bloc’s rotating presidency on Friday, December 12, in Brasilia. In his remarks, the Foreign Minister highlighted that cooperation within the group transcends the initial boundaries it had set, extending its influence beyond the traditional political and financial spheres.
Vieira stated that Brazil’s presidency is the result of a “whole-government effort,” reflecting not only the breadth of the BRICS agenda but also the depth with which cooperation has expanded into new areas. In this way, the bloc is consolidating itself as a platform for comprehensive development, according to the diplomat.
Looking ahead to future challenges, the Brazilian minister emphasized the urgent need for the group to connect with the daily realities of its citizens and for its actions to translate into concrete results. The aspiration is for BRICS to be perceived as more than just a forum for intergovernmental dialogue.
In this regard, Vieira stressed that the bloc “must be seen not only as a forum for dialogue between governments but also as a platform capable of generating tangible benefits for our people.” This declaration sets a course toward an agenda more focused on practical life and social well-being in its member countries.
Last Thursday, December 11, marked the beginning of the final meeting for Ambassador Mauricio Lyrio, the BRICS “sherpa” under Brazil’s presidency. Ambassador Lyrio gave a positive assessment of his tenure, highlighting the country’s commitment to defending multilateralism in a highly complex global landscape. He noted that the current international context is “marked by mistrust on several fronts,” which placed additional pressure on the group’s collective action.
The diplomat also emphasized that the final leaders’ declaration, issued at the July summit in Rio de Janeiro, was a key document. This declaration condemned armed conflicts, advocated for more equitable and inclusive global governance, and reinforced the need to promote reform of the United Nations Security Council.
During Brazil’s BRICS presidency, there were 220 videoconferences, 62 technical meetings, 21 ministerial meetings, 4 “sherpa” meetings, the leaders’ summit in Rio, and a virtual summit.
IMAGE CREDIT: Brazil’s BRICS presidency concluded with a commitment that the bloc must generate practical benefits for its populations, reforming global governance and defending multilateralism. Photo: @AnayansiRCamejo.
[ SOURCE: teleSUR ]
