The BRICS summit, scheduled for Sunday and Monday in Rio de Janeiro, faces significant challenges even before its official start. With the absence of key figures such as Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, the meeting seeks to overcome crucial impasses for the formulation of its final statement, as evaluated by CNN policy analyst Jussara Soares.
Among the main points of discussion are the possible condemnation of commercial protectionism – an indirect reference to the policies adopted by the United States – and the reform of the UN Security Council. In addition, recent conflicts between Iran and Israel add complexity to negotiations.
Geopolitical tensions in focus
Iran, in particular, presses for a more forceful statement regarding the attacks on the United States and Israel against its nuclear facilities. This issue remains open and can be brought to direct discussion between the heads of state and government present.
Despite the remarkable absences, the event should gather representatives from 28 countries. XI Jinping will be represented by the Chinese Foreign Minister, while Putin will participate for video conferencing due to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.
The analyst points out that the Brazilian government minimizes the impact of these absences, stating that BRICS will fulfill its mission. However, according to her, it is evident that the meeting will be less pompous than initially predicted, reflecting the complexities of the current geopolitical scenario.
Preliminary discussions among negotiators are already underway, preparing the land for the decisions that will be made by the present leaders. The result of these negotiations will be crucial to determine the tone and guidelines that BRICS will adopt in the face of contemporary global challenges.
