Iranian President Masuud Pezeshkian attended the meeting through video conference.
According to the scheduled program, BRICS leaders will exchange views on the challenges facing the multipolar world order with the Alliance’s joint response to US tariff measures and sanctions.
Previously, the two-day direct BRICS summit began in July 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the participation of the presidents and foreign presidents of member countries, including the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Brazil, currently serving as the revolving presidency of BRICS, held its 17th two-day BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro in July with the theme of “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.”
Founded in 2006, BRICS currently has 11 full members and 10 partner countries, accounting for more than half the world’s population, nearly 30% of global GDP and over 50% of global economic growth.
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