Brazil was supposed to chair BRICS in 2024, however due to a request, now BRICS 2024 will be chaired by Russia. Who made request and why?
Correct answer: C. Brazil's request for its plans to lead the G20 in 2024
- A. Russia's request in context of ongoing Russia-Ukraine war
- B. India's request for its plans to lead the G20 in 2026 when it will be due to chair BRICS
- C. Brazil's request for its plans to lead the G20 in 2024
- D. China's request for its plans to lead the G20 in 2027 when it will be due to chair BRICS
Explanation
Brazil requested the change because it was scheduled to host and lead the G20 in 2024, creating a heavy diplomatic workload alongside the BRICS chairmanship. Russia therefore chaired BRICS in 2024.
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