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BRICS Countries Gain Influence Over G20

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The G20 summit is ongoing in Brazil’s Rio and all the five BRICS countries are a part of the bloc. The world leaders are discussing trade deals and renewing policies at the summit. US President Joe Biden attended the summit but missed out on the photo op on Tuesday. However, the world leaders retook the photo op placing Biden at the center and standing next to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his left and Canada’s Justin Trudeau to his right. Also Read: Trump Advancing to Fracture & Dismantle BRICS BRICS Influence in G20 Grows Source: AP Photo The BRICS countries are having a bigger role in the G20 summit dominating the news cycle and photo ops. The show of unity was on full display making the leaders of Western countries seem like background noise. The show of unity was met with a starkly farcical smile by Biden as leaders clapped and held hands. Also Read: 4 New Countries Show Interest To Join BRICS Alliance “The BRICS countries as a whole are gaining in...

After BRICS, G20 Summit in the Spotlight

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The BRICS summit came to a fruitful end last week as six new countries were inducted into the alliance. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Argentina, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia are now the new members of the BRICS bloc. The 11-nation group will begin trading in local currencies for cross-border transactions and end its dependency on the U.S. dollar. Right on the heels of the successful BRICS summit, the spotlight now turns on the G20 summit. Also Read: Second BRICS Expansion Soon: South African PM Makes Huge Announcement After BRICS, World Prepares For G20 Summit Source: Getty Images After the BRICS summit in South Africa, the upcoming G20 summit will be held in India’s capital, New Delhi. The G20 summit is scheduled for September 9 and 10, and all heads of state will attend the conference. However, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin confirmed to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he would attend the summit virtually. Moreover, Russia will be represented by Foreig...