U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are expected to discuss artificial intelligence, trade and critical minerals, Reuters reported.
Marco Rubio and Antonio Tajani signed an agreement on critical minerals on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
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.