
The leaders of the BRICS countries in the summit declaration called for the lifting of economic, trade and financial restrictions on Cuba, citing a UN General Assembly resolution.
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BRICS is an interstate association founded in 2006. In 2026, the chairmanship of the organization passes to India.
The leaders of the BRICS countries stated the need to lift economic, trade and financial restrictions on Cuba, according to the summit declaration.
“We reiterate the need to end economic, trade and financial measures against Cuba in accordance with UN General Assembly resolution A/RES/80/4,” the document says.
BRICS is an interstate association created in 2006 by Russia, China, India and Brazil; South Africa joined it in 2011. Since the beginning of 2024, a number of more countries have joined BRICS. India will preside over BRICS in 2026.

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