At the summit of heads of state and government of the BRICS group, which calls itself representing the Global South, Vladimir Putin defended the expansion of the United Nations Security Council, positioning himself in favor of a reform that gives greater representation to developing countries.
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for opposition to "violations of sovereignty", in an implicit reference to international geopolitical tensions, without specifically identifying any countries or conflicts.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a concrete roadmap for the reform of global governance, emphasizing the need to update multilateral institutions to reflect the current geopolitical reality.
The event takes place in a context of growing rivalry between powers and discussions about the reconfiguration of the world order, with the BRICS countries seeking to strengthen their influence in international institutions.
