BRICS Summit, 2016 was held in
India
Understanding the BRICS Summit Location in 2016
The BRICS group is an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The heads of state or government of the member states meet annually at summits.
The question asks about the location where the BRICS Summit was held in the year 2016. These summits rotate among the member countries. For 2016, it was India's turn to host the summit.
BRICS Summit 2016: The Host Country
The 8th BRICS Summit took place in 2016. Let's look at the options provided:
- Brazil
- China
- India
- South Africa
Based on the rotation and historical records, the BRICS Summit in 2016 was indeed hosted by India. Specifically, the summit was held in Goa, India, on October 15–16, 2016.
Therefore, the correct host country for the BRICS Summit in 2016 was India.
Analysis of Options
- Brazil: Brazil hosted the 6th BRICS Summit in 2014 and the 11th in 2019.
- China: China hosted the 3rd BRICS Summit in 2011 and the 9th in 2017.
- India: India hosted the 4th BRICS Summit in 2012 and the 8th in 2016. India also hosted virtually in 2021 (13th Summit).
- South Africa: South Africa hosted the 5th BRICS Summit in 2013 and the 10th in 2018.
This confirms that India was the host for the 2016 summit.
Revision Table: Recent BRICS Summits
| Year | Host Country | City/Location | Summit Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Brazil | Fortaleza | 6th |
| 2015 | Russia | Ufa | 7th |
| 2016 | India | Goa | 8th |
| 2017 | China | Xiamen | 9th |
| 2018 | South Africa | Johannesburg | 10th |
| 2019 | Brazil | Brasília | 11th |
| 2020 | Russia | (Virtual) | 12th |
| 2021 | India | (Virtual) | 13th |
Additional Information: BRICS Group and Summits
The BRICS Summits serve as important platforms for the leaders of these five countries to discuss global economic, political, and social issues. The agenda often includes topics such as international finance, trade, development, climate change, and security cooperation. The host country for the summit typically holds the rotating chairmanship of the BRICS group for that year and sets the themes and priorities for the summit and related meetings.
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