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BRICS Leaders Back India, Brazil for Bigger UN Security Council Role

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Leaders of BRICS nations, including India and Brazil, have reiterated their support for comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including its Security Council, to make it more democratic, representative, effective, and efficient. The collective support was expressed in a joint declaration at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In the declaration, BRICS leaders emphasized the need for the United Nations to adapt to changing global circumstances and to better address the challenges faced by the world today.

BRICS nations, which include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, have long advocated for a more representative and democratic Security Council. The proposed reforms would increase the number of permanent and non-permanent members of the Security Council and provide more representation to developing countries.

The support for the UN reforms comes as the global body continues to grapple with a range of challenges, including conflicts in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, as well as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. BRICS leaders emphasized the need for cooperation and collaboration among nations to address these global challenges and to promote peace, stability, and prosperity.

The 17th BRICS Summit, which was attended by leaders from the five core BRICS nations, also discussed a range of other issues, including economic cooperation, trade, and infrastructure development. The summit also saw the launch of several new initiatives and agreements aimed at promoting economic development and cooperation in the BRICS region.

Key Takeaways:

  • BRICS leaders have reiterated their support for comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council to make it more democratic, representative, effective, and efficient.
  • The proposed reforms would increase the number of permanent and non-permanent members of the Security Council and provide more representation to developing countries.
  • The BRICS nations, which include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, have long advocated for a more representative and democratic Security Council.
  • The support for the UN reforms comes as the global body continues to grapple with a range of challenges, including conflicts in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, as well as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.
  • The 17th BRICS Summit also discussed a range of other issues, including economic cooperation, trade, and infrastructure development.

Statistics:

  • The BRICS nations account for more than 42% of the world's population, over 23% of the global GDP, and over 17% of global trade.
  • The proposed reforms to the UN Security Council would increase the number of permanent members to 14 and the number of non-permanent members to 30.
  • The BRICS nations have also called for the establishment of a new global reserve currency to reduce the dominance of the US dollar in international trade.

Sources:

  • Government of India
  • Government of India (4)
  • New Development Bank

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