BRICS establishes joint committee for space cooperation

The UAE deposited its accession instrument, becoming an effective member of the bank before it was invited to join the BRICS grouping in 2023.

Health and science authorities launched the BRICS Vaccine Research and Development Centre online. The initiative sought cooperation on vaccine research and more equitable access.

Presidents of five national science academies met at a forum on using data and scientific cooperation to support sustainable development.

The bank’s governors approved a plan to scale up infrastructure and sustainable-development finance and continue gradual membership expansion.

The ministers called for stronger multilateral cooperation and a greater role for emerging and developing countries while addressing public health and security.

The virtual summit addressed global governance, public health, sustainable development and cooperation among the five member countries.

The Beijing Declaration called for affordable vaccines, diagnostics and medicines, local production capacity in developing countries and greater readiness for future health emergencies.

The declaration supported discussion of guiding principles, criteria and procedures for possible expansion through the Sherpas. It did not yet admit new BRICS members.

Leaders supported the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and Africa’s work toward the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Leaders from BRICS and other developing countries discussed cooperation to implement the UN 2030 Agenda. Participation in the dialogue did not constitute BRICS membership.