WORKING VISIT OF THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO THE BRICS MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS MEETING RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL 28 – 29 APRIL 2025

WORKING VISIT OF THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO THE BRICS

MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS MEETING

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

28 - 29 APRIL 2025

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dato' Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan will undertake a Working Visit to Rio de Janeiro, Federative Republic of Brazil, from 28 to 29 April 2025 to attend the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs Meeting. The Meeting is one of the important precursors to the BRICS Leaders' Summit, scheduled to take place on 6 and 7 July 2025 under Brazil's Chairmanship.

This Meeting will mark the first gathering of Ministers of Foreign Affairs from BRICS Member and Partner Countries in 2025. Malaysia officially attained BRICS Partner Country status on 1 January 2025.

Under their Chairmanship, Brazil will focus on six priority areas, namely Global Health; Trade, Investment and Finance; Climate Change; Artificial Intelligence; Reform of the Peace and Security of the Multilateral System; and the Institutional Development of BRICS. These priorities resonate strongly with Malaysia's national interests and its commitment for inclusive and sustainable development. In particular, the emphasis on trade and investment is apt and timely, given the growing uncertainties in the global economic landscape, in the wake of the United States' unilateral tariffs.

During the Meeting, the Foreign Minister is scheduled to deliver Malaysia's national intervention during a dedicated session focused on "The Role of the Global South in Reinforcing Multilateralism". 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.

Malaysia will also take the opportunity to share its perspectives and strategic priorities on pressing global issues. As Chair of ASEAN for 2025, Malaysia will actively advocate for deeper engagement between ASEAN and BRICS, aimed at fostering regional cooperation, enhancing economic collaboration, and reinforcing collective efforts toward a fairer and more sustainable global economy.

PUTRAJAYA

27 April 2025