In a scheme to develop a central location, in April 1960, Brazil moved the capital from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, which became the world's youngest capital at the time. 

The 11th BRICS summit will take place in Brasília from November 13 to 14, 2019. At the invitation of his Brazilian counterpart Jair Bolsonaro, Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the summit and give keynote speeches.