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.
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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Johannesburg, South Africa
The landmark Johannesburg II Summit saw the historic expansion of BRICS, welcoming new members and establishing the BRICS+ framework.
View Declaration →China
Virtual, China
China hosted the virtual BRICS Summit with a focus on global development, food and energy security, and reforming multilateral governance.
View Declaration →India
Virtual, India
India presided over the BRICS@15 anniversary summit, consolidating achievements and setting strategic priorities for the next phase of BRICS cooperation.
View Declaration →Russia
Virtual, Russia
Russia hosted the first virtual BRICS Summit amid the global pandemic, focusing on public health cooperation, economic recovery, and digital innovation.
View Declaration →Brazil
Brasília, Brazil
The Brasília Summit addressed digital economy, S&T cooperation, and institutional strengthening of BRICS mechanisms.
View Declaration →South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
The Johannesburg Summit focused on the 4th Industrial Revolution, inclusive growth, and deepening BRICS engagement with Africa.
View Declaration →China
Xiamen, China
The Xiamen Summit highlighted BRICS cooperation in trade, counter-terrorism, and innovation, while expanding BRICS Plus outreach.
View Declaration →India
Goa, India
India hosted the Goa Summit, with discussions on counterterrorism, digital economy, and the BRICS Action Plan for sustainable development.
View Declaration →Russia
Ufa, Russia
The Ufa Summit focused on global economic governance, anti-corruption cooperation, and BRICS connectivity strategy.
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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Durban, South Africa
The Durban Summit launched the BRICS-Africa dialogue and began initial discussions on establishing a BRICS Development Bank.
India
New Delhi, India
India hosted the 4th BRICS Summit, with discussion on sustainable development, food security, and strengthening the BRICS institutional framework.
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.
Brazil
Brasília, Brazil
The second BRIC Summit in Brasília focused on reforming the international financial system and strengthening multilateral cooperation.
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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