Lula Seeks to Revive IBAS as Global South Voice on AI, Health and Democracy
The Johannesburg gathering was the first leader-level IBAS meeting since 2011.
Overview
- At the 6th IBAS summit alongside the G20, Lula met Narendra Modi and Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg.
- He urged regular high-level meetings and a distinct identity for IBAS rather than duplicating BRICS agendas.
- His agenda prioritized leadership in global AI governance, expanded access to medicines and vaccines, and coordinated action against extremism to defend democracy.
- Lula said the IBAS Fund has financed 51 projects in 40 countries, citing it as a model for practical South–South cooperation.
- Leaders issued public calls for renewed coordination, but coverage reported no detailed institutional commitments or timeline.