The 16th BRICS Summit , the first with expanded membership, was held in Kazan, Russia in November 2024 . It adopted the Kazan Declaration, extended support to Brazil for the 2025 chairship, and launched various initiatives in finance, security, and S&T. The BRICS summit will take place in Russia from October 22 to 24, 2024 . Leaders from ten nations, including India, China, and Russia, will discuss economic cooperation and global challenges. Prime Minister Modi is expected to address issues like energy security and India's trade relations with China. The event could reshape international financial dynamics. The 2024 BRICS summit was the sixteenth annual BRICS summit , held in Kazan, Russia. It was the first BRICS summit to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates as members, following their accession to the organization at the 15th BRICS summit . Russian President Vladimir Putin and participants pose for a family photo during the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia on October 24, 2024 . ALEXANDER NEMENOV/Pool via REUTERS Purchase Licensing Rights
