Ukrainian president credits regional leaders, companies and community representatives for participation and deals reached at the summit
According to NPR News, planning for a summit between the United States and China continues amid unresolved details, though Chinese officials have expressed optimism about the meeting.
President Lee hosted leaders of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan in Seoul for the inaugural gathering.
Member and partner nations are set to join an expanded session themed 'Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth,' according to Anadolu Agency.
Russian President Vladimir Putin made the remarks during a BRICS summit, according to a report by Russia's TASS news agency.
Sherpas from BRICS member states finalized the text of the joint declaration before the meeting of heads of state and government, according to a report cited by TASS.
New Delhi is set to host a two-day BRICS Leaders' Summit starting Saturday, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi holding talks with several foreign leaders in the run-up to the meeting.
Leaders of the BRICS bloc are set to convene in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss trade and investment, with wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, along with rising US-China tensions, expected to test the group's unity.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to participate in BRICS summit activities during the second day of his visit to India, according to TASS.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and other BRICS leaders for talks on trade, investment and international disputes.
Leaders gather in India's capital for a summit that Al Jazeera describes as critical, with global conflicts, geopolitical rifts and trade tariffs set to dominate discussions.
Al Jazeera reports that heads of state from BRICS member countries are convening in India's capital, with discussions centered on the bloc's potential role in shaping the international order.