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The countries that make up the BRICS house more than 40% of the global population and for over a third of the world economy. With a reformist agenda for the international order, the group works to increase its global influence.

By October, the country granted 13,000 requests for refugee status. Actions were also taken to improve the living conditions of these populations in Brazil, such as agreements to offer courses and measures to facilitate employment.

Brazil will take over the temporary presidency of the group in January and intends to use its leadership to seek understanding on issues such as climate change, poverty reduction, and artificial intelligence governance, according to Ambassador Eduardo Saboia.

The Qatari embassy held an event earlier this week in the Brazilian capital to celebrate Qatar’s National Day, during which Ambassador Ahmad Mohammed Alshebani addressed the guests about the country and recent developments in its relationship with Brazil.