WORKING VISIT OF THE PRIME MINISTER TO ATTEND THE BRICS LEADERS’ SUMMIT IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL 5-7 JULY 2025

WORKING VISIT OF THE PRIME MINISTER TO ATTEND THE

BRICS LEADERS' SUMMIT IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

5-7 JULY 2025

Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake a Working Visit to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 to 7 July 2025 to attend the 17th BRICS Leaders' Summit, at the invitation of President of the Federative Republic of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, in his capacity as Chair of BRICS for 2025.

He is accompanied by Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Utama Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz; Minister of Transport Loke Siew Fook; Miri Member of Parliament Chiew Choon Man; and Paya Besar Member of Parliament Dato' Indera Mohd Shahar Abdullah.

Malaysia's participation in the 17th BRICS Leaders' Summit is in its capacity as BRICS Partner Country and Chair of ASEAN 2025. The Summit will mark the first gathering of Heads of State and Government from BRICS Member and Partner Countries. Malaysia officially attained BRICS Partner Country status on 1 January 2025.

Under Brazil's Chairmanship, the BRICS agenda will centre on six key priorities: Global Health; Trade, Investment and Finance; Climate Change; Artificial Intelligence; Reform of the Peace and Security Pillar of the Multilateral System; and the Institutional Development of BRICS. These focus areas align closely with Malaysia's national priorities and commitment to inclusive and sustainable development.

Malaysia looks forward to sharing its perspectives and strategic priorities on key global challenges during the Summit. The Prime Minister will deliver National Statements on "Strengthening Multilateralism, Economic-Financial Affairs, and Artificial Intelligence" and "Environment, COP30 and Global Health" sessions. The intervention reflects Malaysia's steadfast commitment to strengthening multilateralism and amplifying the voice and interests of developing countries, aligned with the core objectives of BRICS 2025.

In its capacity as Chair of ASEAN 2025, Malaysia will seek to promote stronger engagement between ASEAN and BRICS, with the aim of advancing regional cooperation, deepening economic partnerships, and contributing to collective efforts toward a more equitable and sustainable global economy.

The Prime Minister is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS Member and Partner Countries, while on the sidelines of the Summit, YAB Prime Minister is expected to engage with Brazilian and Malaysian companies.

PUTRAJAYA

5 July 2025