Brazil is advocating for a significant reform of global governance within the BRICS and G20 frameworks, aiming to address impasses in key multilateral organizations, including the United Nations and the World Trade Organization. According to Eduardo Paes Saboia, Brazil’s secretary for Asia-Pacific affairs at the Foreign Ministry, the country’s priorities include expanding membership in the UN Security Council and driving changes that better reflect the interests of emerging economies.
“Brazil’s priorities in the G20 include poverty alleviation, sustainable development, and climate change, but also a significant focus on reforming global governance structures,” Saboia stated in an interview. He emphasized that Brazil, in collaboration with other BRICS members, supports transforming multilateral institutions to be more inclusive and responsive to contemporary global challenges.
The diplomat noted that current multilateral bodies, such as the World Trade Organization, are facing deadlock, necessitating updates that accommodate new global dynamics. A key aspect of Brazil’s push for reform is expanding the composition of the UN Security Council, which now consists of five permanent and 10 non-permanent members, to include more diverse representation.
The BRICS Summit, being held from October 22 to 24 in Kazan, Russia, has attracted considerable international attention, with 32 countries confirming participation, according to Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov. This year’s summit, the largest foreign policy event in Russia, presents an opportunity for Brazil and its BRICS partners—Russia, India, China, and South Africa—to address these critical issues and advocate for an updated global governance framework that reflects the evolving geopolitical landscape.
Brazil’s push for reform within BRICS aligns with broader goals of the coalition to challenge existing Western-dominated structures and promote a more multipolar world order. By advocating for institutional changes, Brazil aims to ensure that multilateral organizations are more representative and can effectively address global concerns, particularly those affecting developing nations. The Kazan summit serves as a crucial platform for advancing these objectives and negotiating a path forward for global governance reform.
