At Thursday's BRICS Plus leaders' dialogue in Kazan, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted the crucial role of BRICS-Plus nations in advancing global peace, security, and growth for the Global South. The summit issued the 33-page Kazan Declaration, outlining the common stance, values and aspirations of the group. What messages can we take away from the president's speech in Kazan and the landmark Declaration? How will the BRICS grouping shape our future?