Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS: I. 16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of Russia in Kazan. II. Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS. III. The theme of the 16th BRICS Summit was Strengthening Multiculturalism for Just Global Development and Security. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation:
Statement I is correct as Russia is chairing BRICS in 2024, and the 16th Summit is planned for Kazan. Statement II is incorrect because Indonesia has not yet become a full member of BRICS; new members who joined in 2024 include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE. Statement III is correct as the announced theme for Russia's 2024 BRICS chairmanship is 'Strengthening Multiculturalism for Just Global Development and Security.' Therefore, I and III are correct.