Chinese Premier Li Qiang Arrives Rio for 17th BRICS Summit

Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Rio de Janeiro to attend the 17th BRICS Summit, hosted by Brazil under the theme 'Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.' This summit is historic as the first convening of BRICS under its expanded format, now including 11 full members and 10 partner countries, with the bloc accounting for over half the world's population and nearly 30% of global GDP. Li hailed China-Brazil relations as the best in history during talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, emphasizing their joint efforts to build a more just world and sustainable planet. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also arrived in Rio as part of his five-nation tour, participating in the summit and a state visit, highlighting Brazil's vibrant culture, including its iconic football heritage. The summit comes at a critical moment for the international community, notably as the 90-day suspension of US President Donald Trump's global economic measures is set to expire. Following the summit, Li is scheduled to visit Egypt for an official visit, continuing his diplomatic engagements.