The leaders of the BRICS countries have emphasized their commitment to cooperation in the agricultural sector to ensure global food security.
"We reaffirm our commitment to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in all its three dimensions – economic, social and environmental – in a balanced and integrated manner," the declaration reads.
The leaders of the states declared their readiness to intensify discussions on the UN Security Council reform. They also discussed the situation in Ukraine, Afghanistan, the Iranian nuclear issue, trade, healthcare, scientific, technical and innovative developments, micro, small and medium enterprises, agriculture.
"We urge donor countries to honour their Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitments and to facilitate capacity building and the transfer of technology along with additional development resources to developing countries, in line with the national policy objectives of recipients," the statement added.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro, President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, and President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa took part in the meeting.
