Representatives from 36 countries gathered in Brazil on Wednesday for the BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum, focusing on deeper cooperation and a stronger voice for the Global South.

Xinhua President Fu Hua highlighted BRICS’ growing role in uniting developing nations and pushing for fairer global governance. Speakers from China, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, and Central America called for inclusive development, media collaboration, and resistance to external interference.

The forum concluded with a joint report and two new initiatives to boost South-South communication and content sharing, reinforcing BRICS as a platform for global reform, Xinhua reported.