U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are expected to discuss artificial intelligence, trade and critical minerals, Reuters reported.
Presidents Lee Jae Myung and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev agreed to deepen economic ties ahead of the first South Korea-Central Asia summit, according to Anadolu Agency.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned against foreign control of the country's strategic resources, pointing to Venezuela as a cautionary example, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
A BRICS statement, reported by TASS, says member countries recognize the importance of critical minerals for clean energy and energy security.