Pakistan, July 6 -- BRICS countries have reached a joint declaration ahead of their leaders' summit in Rio de Janeiro, showing unity despite the group's growing diversity and complex geopolitical differences. Diplomats confirmed the agreement on Saturday, marking a breakthrough after April's foreign ministers failed to align on sensitive global issues. This consensus reinforces BRICS' commitment to cooperation as the bloc seeks to represent the Global South.

The summit begins Sunday, gathering leaders from Brazil, India, South Africa, and several newly added members including Egypt, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. China will be represented by its prime minister, while Russia's Vladimir Putin will join virtually due to an ICC arrest w...