The XV BRICS Summit was held in Sandton, South Africa, from 22 to 24 August 2023.

The theme of the summit was "BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism".

The leaders of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) issued a joint declaration at the end of the summit.

The declaration reaffirmed the BRICS countries' commitment to multilateralism, sustainable development, and global governance.

It also called for reform of the United Nations Security Council and for increased cooperation between BRICS and Africa.

The BRICS countries reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and the rules-based international order.

They called for reform of the United Nations Security Council to make it more representative of the current global order.

They expressed concern about the ongoing conflicts in many parts of the world and called for a peaceful resolution of these conflicts.

They reiterated their commitment to sustainable development and pledged to work together to address climate change and other environmental challenges.

They welcomed the growing partnership between BRICS and Africa and called for increased cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, and infrastructure development.

The BRICS Declaration 2023 is a significant document that reflects the growing importance of the BRICS countries in the global economy and politics. The declaration's focus on multilateralism, sustainable development, and global governance is a positive sign for the future of the international order.

In addition to the joint declaration, the BRICS leaders also signed a number of agreements on cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, finance, and technology. These agreements are expected to further strengthen the ties between the BRICS countries and help them to achieve their shared goals.

“The BRICS declaration reaffirmed the BRICS countries' commitment to multilateralism, sustainable development, and global governance.’ Discuss in light of the Joint Declaration issued by leaders in the BRICS summit 2023.