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Previous Summits

From Yekaterinburg 2009 to Kazan 2024 — sixteen summits charting the rise of BRICS as a leading platform for emerging-market cooperation.

2009 – 2024

Summit Timeline

A chronological record of BRICS Leaders Summits, showcasing the evolution of themes, membership, and institutional achievements.

  1. Russia

    Kazan, Russia

    The Kazan Summit consolidated the expanded BRICS membership, advanced discussions on an alternative payment system, and reaffirmed commitment to reformed multilateralism.

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  2. South Africa

    Johannesburg, South Africa

    The landmark Johannesburg II Summit saw the historic expansion of BRICS, welcoming new members and establishing the BRICS+ framework.

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  3. China

    Virtual, China

    China hosted the virtual BRICS Summit with a focus on global development, food and energy security, and reforming multilateral governance.

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  4. India

    Virtual, India

    India presided over the BRICS@15 anniversary summit, consolidating achievements and setting strategic priorities for the next phase of BRICS cooperation.

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  5. Russia

    Virtual, Russia

    Russia hosted the first virtual BRICS Summit amid the global pandemic, focusing on public health cooperation, economic recovery, and digital innovation.

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  6. Brazil

    Brasília, Brazil

    The Brasília Summit addressed digital economy, S&T cooperation, and institutional strengthening of BRICS mechanisms.

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  7. South Africa

    Johannesburg, South Africa

    The Johannesburg Summit focused on the 4th Industrial Revolution, inclusive growth, and deepening BRICS engagement with Africa.

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  8. China

    Xiamen, China

    The Xiamen Summit highlighted BRICS cooperation in trade, counter-terrorism, and innovation, while expanding BRICS Plus outreach.

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  9. India

    Goa, India

    India hosted the Goa Summit, with discussions on counterterrorism, digital economy, and the BRICS Action Plan for sustainable development.

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  10. Russia

    Ufa, Russia

    The Ufa Summit focused on global economic governance, anti-corruption cooperation, and BRICS connectivity strategy.

  11. Brazil

    Fortaleza, Brazil

    The Fortaleza Summit saw the signing of the Agreement on the New Development Bank and the Contingent Reserve Arrangement, landmark achievements for BRICS.

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  12. South Africa

    Durban, South Africa

    The Durban Summit launched the BRICS-Africa dialogue and began initial discussions on establishing a BRICS Development Bank.

  13. India

    New Delhi, India

    India hosted the 4th BRICS Summit, with discussion on sustainable development, food security, and strengthening the BRICS institutional framework.

  14. China

    Sanya, China

    The Sanya Summit marked South Africa's entry into BRIC, officially forming BRICS. The summit also focused on international monetary system reform.

  15. Brazil

    Brasília, Brazil

    The second BRIC Summit in Brasília focused on reforming the international financial system and strengthening multilateral cooperation.

  16. Russia

    Yekaterinburg, Russia

    The inaugural BRIC Leaders Summit was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, establishing the BRIC format as a key platform for emerging market cooperation.

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