The collective strength of BRICS nations allows for meaningful cooperation on myriad issues, however, the platform's ability to influence the trajectory of bilateral relationships has remained limited. Discuss.

Bilateral relationship: - Recent example of different statements by Indian & Chinese government on talks at highest level show limitation of BRICS - India-China faces complex regional challenges with active border dispute However, it shall provide a platform for dialogue and diplomacy. And something is better than nothing. Convergence on common interests like voice of global south and step in right direction and on used to solve bilateral issues, which is anyway a long complex process involving many stakeholders (eg: Amy) BRICS+6 is step in right direction for further have more votes for multilateral cooperation.