The objectives of the meeting were as follows:

1. Analyze the evolution, status and prospects of trade, financial, investment and business relations between Latin America and the Caribbean and the countries of the BRICS Group.

2. Promote debates and exchanges of information and experiences among the Member States of SELA with respect to their economic relations with China, India, Russia and South Africa, taking into account the various economic and cooperation agreements between Latin America and the Caribbean and the countries of the BRICS Group.

3. Explore possibilities and modalities for strengthening trade, financial, investment and business relations between Latin America and the Caribbean and the countries of the BRICS Group.