Brazil launched its BRICS presidency in style this week as diplomats from the expanded bloc gathered in Brasília for high-stakes talks. 🏛️ The first Sherpas meeting since BRICS doubled its membership saw negotiators from new entrants like Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia join founding nations to reshape global governance.
🇧🇷 Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira set the tone, declaring: \"A multipolar world isn\'t just emerging—it\'s our shared mission.\" With 💼 economic equity and 🌱 sustainable development topping the agenda, Brazil\'s pushing six key priorities:
🤖 AI governance frameworks
🌡️ Climate action partnerships
🏥 Global health equity
💸 New Development Bank expansion
🔄 Trade system reforms
🕊️ Multilateral security overhauls
The expanded BRICS (now including Iran, UAE, and Indonesia) aims to amplify what Vieira calls \"the voice of 85% of humanity.\" Talks will continue Wednesday with President Lula da Silva joining the action. 📈 Watch for moves to counter protectionism and boost alternative finance systems tailored for emerging economies.
