ANALYSIS - Does Brics expansion mean a new global order?
1 year, 3 months ago

ANALYSIS - Does Brics expansion mean a new global order?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And if it is expanding, that means that there is an increasing desire and demand in the world for a platform like this.” open image in gallery President of China Xi Jinping, president of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa and prime minister of India Narendra Modi gesture during the 2023 Brics Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on 24 August 2023 More than 40 countries expressed interest in joining Brics, with 22 formally asking, representing a disparate pool of potential candidates – from Iran to Argentina – motivated largely by a desire to level a global playing field many consider rigged against them. open image in gallery South African president Cyril Ramaphosa and prime minister of India Narendra Modi shake hands during the 2023 Brics Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on 24 August 2023 "Make no mistake: this is not just about trade,” says Daniel Silke, director of the South Africa-based Political Futures consultancy. open image in gallery President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, president of China Xi Jinping, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa, prime minister of India Narendra Modi and Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov attend the 2023 Brics Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on 24 August 2023 The view is not unsubstantiated. “I doubt that an expanded Brics can pose any real challenge to existing blocs - Brics has always been incoherent politically speaking – while the Russians and Chinese have had a clear anti-West agenda, India and the rest do not necessarily see the world this way,” says Jabin Thomas Jacob, an associate professor specialising in China’s domestic politics and foreign relations at New Delhi’s Shiv Nadar University.

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BRICS: A Counterweight to G7 Rich Nations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BRICS: A Counterweight to G7 Rich Nations

New Indian Express  

The BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, marked a significant milestone in the bloc's history. It saw the resumption of formal bilateral talks between India and China, signifying a thaw in their frosty relations. The summit also welcomed 13 new countries as partners, taking the BRICS influence and size to greater levels. This expansion is expected to challenge the dominance of …

BRICS: A Counterweight to the Global Powerhouse G7
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

BRICS: A Counterweight to the Global Powerhouse G7

New Indian Express  

The BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, marked a significant milestone in the bloc's history. It saw the inclusion of 13 new countries as partners, solidifying BRICS's global influence and expanding its economic reach to encompass 2.8 billion people. The summit also saw the resumption of formal bilateral talks between India and China, signifying a thaw in their frosty relations. BRICS …

BRICS Summit in Kazan: A Message to the World
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2 months ago

BRICS Summit in Kazan: A Message to the World

The Hindu  

BRICS summit in Kazan highlights the group's intent to seek alternatives to the prevailing international governance structures. The summit saw the participation of nine countries and Saudi Arabia, with a focus on strengthening economic bonds and addressing bilateral issues. India, as a non-Western member, played a crucial balancing role by supporting the Declaration on Israel in Gaza and backing the …

BRICS Gathers Pace as Shared Grievances Fuel Diplomatic Talks in Kazan
2 months ago

BRICS Gathers Pace as Shared Grievances Fuel Diplomatic Talks in Kazan

Hindustan Times  

BRICS summit shows growing momentum as new members join the group. The summit scored diplomatic wins, with the presence of key leaders signaling a shift in the global economic landscape. While BRICS' track record is mixed, the growing number of members and the increasing focus on trade and finance suggest that the group is gaining traction. However, challenges to overcome, …

Xi Calls for Enhanced Cooperation among BRICS Plus Countries to Achieve Common Security and Development
2 months ago

Xi Calls for Enhanced Cooperation among BRICS Plus Countries to Achieve Common Security and Development

China Daily  

Chinese President Xi Jinping urges BRICS Plus countries to uphold peace and achieve common security. Xi emphasizes the collective rise of the Global South and its significance in world history. He calls on BRICS Plus countries to be active drivers of common development, enhance communication and dialogue, and promote people-to-people exchanges and experience-sharing in governance.

BRICS: A Fragmented Grouping or a Threat to the US-led Global Order?
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2 months ago

BRICS: A Fragmented Grouping or a Threat to the US-led Global Order?

News 18  

BRICS is a significant geopolitical bloc with the potential to challenge the US-led global order. While the group has emerged as a counter to Western financial hegemony, it is also fragmented in terms of viewpoints, with Russia and China being more aligned on anti-Western rhetoric than other members. India's strategic autonomy and the hunt for alternatives to Western sanctions further …

BRICS Plus: A New Era of Global Diplomacy Emerges from the Heart of the East
2 months ago

BRICS Plus: A New Era of Global Diplomacy Emerges from the Heart of the East

News 18  

BRICS+ emerges as a new force in global diplomacy, signaling a shift away from the US-dominated Western order. The bloc, which has grown from 5 to 20 members, is more diverse and reflects the interests of various countries in the Global South. BRICS+ allows member states to apply collective pressure on the US-led West to win the trust of the …

BRICS: A Gateway to a More Inclusive and Equitable Global Order
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2 months ago

BRICS: A Gateway to a More Inclusive and Equitable Global Order

China Daily  

Chinese President Xi Jinping highlights BRICS' role in promoting a multipolar world and driving globalization during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia. He expresses hope for in-depth discussions on the future development of BRICS, with a focus on securing more opportunities for the Global South.

BRICS: A Gateway to a More Inclusive and Equitable Global Order
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2 months ago

BRICS: A Gateway to a More Inclusive and Equitable Global Order

China Daily  

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasizes the importance of the BRICS mechanism in promoting a multipolar world and driving globalization during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia. Xi highlights the BRICS platform's potential to address global issues and secure more opportunities for the Global South. Putin expresses Russia's commitment to close cooperation with China to ensure the …

Putin to Host Global Summit in Kazan: A Show of Strength Against the West
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2 months ago

Putin to Host Global Summit in Kazan: A Show of Strength Against the West

Firstpost  

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host a major international summit in Kazan, Russia, in 2024 to showcase Russia's strength and resilience against the West. The summit will bring together 22 world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to discuss global issues and challenges. Putin will use the summit …

BRICS Faces New Challenges as It Expands to 10 Countries
2 months ago

BRICS Faces New Challenges as It Expands to 10 Countries

China Daily  

BRICS' expansion presents both opportunities and challenges for the bloc. As the number of member states increases, so does the complexity of the group's decision-making process. The rise in diversity also poses a challenge to maintaining unity and cooperation. BRICS must find ways to address these challenges and ensure that the bloc remains a relevant and effective platform for cooperation …

BRICS Faces New Challenges as It Expands to 10 Members
2 months ago

BRICS Faces New Challenges as It Expands to 10 Members

China Daily  

BRICS' expansion presents both opportunities and challenges for the bloc. With the inclusion of Egypt, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia, BRICS faces new challenges from both the current international order and the expanding club itself. The success of BRICS depends on how effectively the member states navigate these external pressures and internal differences. The rise in …

BRICS: A Beacon of Hope for the Global South in a Volatile World
2 months ago

BRICS: A Beacon of Hope for the Global South in a Volatile World

China Daily  

The BRICS Summit is a gathering of 15 countries in Africa and Asia who are seeking to join the grouping. BRICS is a non-aligned grouping that believes in human values, respects diversity, and upholds multilateralism. The group is seen as a way for the Global South to unite and work together to preserve their sovereignty and territorial integrity. BRICS offers …

BRICS: A Beacon of Hope for the Global South in a Volatile World
2 months ago

BRICS: A Beacon of Hope for the Global South in a Volatile World

China Daily  

The BRICS Summit is a gathering of 15 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to discuss the potential admission of new members. The summit is a response to the escalating conflicts and tensions in the world, and BRICS is seen as a beacon of hope for the Global South. The author argues that BRICS is a grouping that upholds …

BRICS Embraces a New Era of Unity and Self-Improvement for the Global South
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2 months ago

BRICS Embraces a New Era of Unity and Self-Improvement for the Global South

China Daily  

The BRICS Summit in Kazan marks a new era for the grouping, with the inclusion of Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. The summit aims to promote a more inclusive international financial settlement system, build new communication channels, and develop mechanisms for long-term investment. However, for countries that prioritize a rules-based world order, the meeting is a thorn …

What to Know About the BRICS Group of Countries Rivaling the G-7
2 months ago

What to Know About the BRICS Group of Countries Rivaling the G-7

Bloomberg  

The BRICS group of emerging-market powers — the acronym stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — has gone from a slogan dreamed up at an investment bank two decades ago to a real-world club that controls a multilateral lender. It almost doubled in size in 2024, pairing several major energy producers with some of the biggest consumers …

Balancing an inflated membership
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Balancing an inflated membership

China Daily  

Ma Xuejing/CHINA DAILY Successful handling of internal relations requires BRICS to become the center stage for global South-South cooperation, instead of a confrontational leverage against the US-led West At the beginning of 2024, BRICS underwent a historic expansion. As Middle Eastern countries increasingly seek economic reform, political independence and diplomatic diversification in regional and global affairs, joining the BRICS is …

Balancing an inflated membership
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Balancing an inflated membership

China Daily  

Ma Xuejing/CHINA DAILY Successful handling of internal relations requires BRICS to become the center stage for global South-South cooperation, instead of a confrontational leverage against the US-led West At the beginning of 2024, BRICS underwent a historic expansion. As Middle Eastern countries increasingly seek economic reform, political independence and diplomatic diversification in regional and global affairs, joining the BRICS is …

BRICS Doubles in Size with Admission of 5 New Members; Putin Hints at Further Expansion
11 months, 3 weeks ago

BRICS Doubles in Size with Admission of 5 New Members; Putin Hints at Further Expansion

News 18  

The BRICS bloc of top emerging economies, including India, Russia and China, has announced induction of five full members into it in an attempt to expand its strategic heft against the backdrop of Western dominance in world affairs. As Moscow assumed the presidency of BRICS, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday said the grouping has become a 10-nation body now …

BRICS Expansion: Five including Iran, Saudi Arabia & UAE join bloc
11 months, 3 weeks ago

BRICS Expansion: Five including Iran, Saudi Arabia & UAE join bloc

Firstpost  

In a move to enhance its strategic influence in response to the prevailing dominance of the West in global affairs, the BRICS bloc of top emerging economies, including India, Russia and China has announced the induction of five full members. As Russia took on the BRICS presidency, President Vladimir Putin declared on Monday that the group has now expanded to …

BRICS expansion: Shaping global dynamics and India's strategic role
1 year, 2 months ago

BRICS expansion: Shaping global dynamics and India's strategic role

Hindustan Times  

In the recent 15th BRICS Summit, the grouping took a major step in expanding its reach and influence with the announcement that six more nations have been invited to join as new members. As the BRICS operates based on consensus-driven decision-making, attaining consensus among eleven countries characterized by diverse economies, geographical locations, and interests proves to be substantially more challenging …

The implications of the expansion of BRICS
1 year, 3 months ago

The implications of the expansion of BRICS

The Hindu  

On August 24, the 15th BRICS summit in Johannesburg announced that the five-member grouping had invited six new members — Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates from West Asia; Egypt and Ethiopia from Africa, and Argentina from Latin America. BRICS challenges this West-led world order: it promotes intra-BRICS economic and political cooperation, builds institutions outside western control, and …

In charts: The math behind Brics expansion
1 year, 3 months ago

In charts: The math behind Brics expansion

Live Mint  

When economist Jim O'Neill came up with the term ‘BRIC’ in 2001, little did he know that the acronym would become the groundwork for an ambitious alliance of the world’s highest-potential large economies. With the inclusion of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the revamped BRICS had around 30% share in India’s total trade in 2022-23. Experts point out …

BRICS expansion: A warning to the US, but not a ‘new Cold War’
1 year, 3 months ago

BRICS expansion: A warning to the US, but not a ‘new Cold War’

Al Jazeera  

BRICS is alluring to aspiring members precisely because it does not require them to commit to an alliance. As economic tensions soar and geoeconomics becomes a battleground, countries of the Global South seem drawn to the BRICS group, which includes and is partially led by China. This new environment presents the nations of the Global South with options about how …

Concrete alliance: The Hindu Editorial on the BRICS grouping and its expansion
1 year, 3 months ago

Concrete alliance: The Hindu Editorial on the BRICS grouping and its expansion

The Hindu  

If there was any doubt about the relevance of the BRICS grouping, which held its 15th Summit in Johannesburg this week, the massive global interest in its outcomes should have put those to rest. Ever since the grouping, set up as a coalition of emerging economies, said last year that it was open to new members, as many as 40 …

BRICS announces induction of 6 nations: What is its significance and will it change world order? EXPLAINED
1 year, 3 months ago

BRICS announces induction of 6 nations: What is its significance and will it change world order? EXPLAINED

India TV News  

The BRICS group, in its Summit in South Africa’s Johannesburg, took a huge leap in the expansion of its reach through the announcement that it has invited six other countries - mostly from the Middle East, to be a part of the bloc of emerging economies. The six nations that have been extended an invitation to join the BRICS include …

Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Egypt and Ethiopia to join China and Russia in BRICS bloc
1 year, 3 months ago

Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Egypt and Ethiopia to join China and Russia in BRICS bloc

ABC  

Iran and Saudi Arabia were among six countries invited to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies in a move that showed signs of strengthening a China-Russia coalition as tensions with the West spiral higher. Key points: More than 20 countries had formally applied to join BRICS ahead of the this year's summit and more than 20 others had expressed …

BRICS to Add 6 New Members
1 year, 4 months ago

BRICS to Add 6 New Members

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a historic move, the five-nation Brics grouping agreed by a consensus to expand with effect from January 1, 2024, to include six new members, that will take its total membership to 11 nations. Speaking at the joint address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India had always supported the expansion of Brics and that the new members will …

‘A wall of BRICS’: The significance of adding six new members to the bloc
1 year, 4 months ago

‘A wall of BRICS’: The significance of adding six new members to the bloc

Al Jazeera  

Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been invited to join the grouping of top emerging economies in January 2024. With the inclusion of Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE and Egypt, “you could argue it’s very Middle East centric”, according to Sanusha Naidu, a senior research fellow at the Institute for Global Dialogue, a South African think tank …

PM Modi backs BRICS expansion, calls for consensus based move
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi backs BRICS expansion, calls for consensus based move

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday called for the expansion of the five-nation grouping, while addressing the opening plenary session of the 15th BRICS summit in Johannesburg. “India fully supports the expansion of BRICS and welcomes move to move forward on this based on consensus,” the Indian prime minister said. “We are already working on the BRICS satellite constellation, but to …

BRICS no rival for G7 and G20, Brazil’s Lula says as bloc meets in Johannesburg
1 year, 4 months ago

BRICS no rival for G7 and G20, Brazil’s Lula says as bloc meets in Johannesburg

Firstpost  

Increasing global tensions provoked by the Ukraine war and Beijing’s growing rivalry with the United States have pushed China and Russia – whose President Vladimir Putin will attend the meeting virtually – to seek to strengthen the BRICS bloc Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday that the BRICS bloc of nations aims to organise the developing …

BRICS: Why Saudi Arabia, Iran, and others want to be part of it
1 year, 4 months ago

BRICS: Why Saudi Arabia, Iran, and others want to be part of it

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 22, 2023 15:38 IST - 5 MINS READ The BRICS group of emerging countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—will meet for their annual summit starting August 22 in Johannesburg. This 2023 summit has gained prominence amid expectations that the grouping could add new members as China and Russia seek to increase their political influence with tensions …

Can BRICS end ‘apartheid’ against the Global South?
1 year, 4 months ago

Can BRICS end ‘apartheid’ against the Global South?

Al Jazeera  

As the grouping of five emerging economies meets in South Africa, here’s what to expect. The Global South, which accounts for 85 percent of the world’s population, is “on the margins and outliers in terms of global decision-making” while political and financial institutions are still dominated by a select few in the West, said Anil Sooklal, South Africa’s ambassador to …

Can BRICS create a new world order?
1 year, 4 months ago

Can BRICS create a new world order?

Al Jazeera  

Dozens of nations want to join the five-nation club. Starting Tuesday, leaders of the group of nations known as the BRICS – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – are meeting for a three-day summit, which is expected to draw eyeballs from capitals around the world. ‘Voice’ of the Global South In opening remarks at the BRICS foreign ministers …

BRICS expansion could be a bad idea. Here’s why
1 year, 4 months ago

BRICS expansion could be a bad idea. Here’s why

Al Jazeera  

As leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa meet for their annual BRICS summit starting on Tuesday, there is little doubt that the grouping has taken on new importance amid intensifying great power competition. But while South Africa, Brazil and India have better relations with the West, they too see lesser reliance on the dollar as being a …

BRICS vs G7: China pushes for expansion of BRICS to become rival of G7
1 year, 4 months ago

BRICS vs G7: China pushes for expansion of BRICS to become rival of G7

Live Mint  

The upcoming BRICS summit will focus a lot on the plans of the expansion of the international grouping. Member nation China will be trying its best to push the BRICS bloc of emerging markets to evolves as a full-scale rival to the G7 this week, reported the Financial Times The BRICS summit will take place in Johannesburg from Wednesday. Tensions …

Russia, China look to advance agendas at BRICS summit of developing countries in South Africa
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia, China look to advance agendas at BRICS summit of developing countries in South Africa

India TV News  

Russia and China will look to gain more political and economic ground in the developing world at a summit in South Africa this week, when an expected joint dose of anti-West grumbling from them may take on a sharper edge with a formal move to bring Saudi Arabia closer. Leaders from the BRICS economic bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China …

What is the future of the BRICS?
1 year, 4 months ago

What is the future of the BRICS?

Live Mint  

ON AUGUST 22ND the 15th annual summit of the BRICS —a group comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa—takes place in Johannesburg. But Mr Ramaphosa’s dilemma is part of a wider struggle between BRICS members over how to make the group geopolitically relevant. An adviser to Iran’s president calls membership of the BRICS “the next step" in his country’s …

Exercise caution on plans to expand Brics
1 year, 4 months ago

Exercise caution on plans to expand Brics

Hindustan Times  

A push by China to admit new members into the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa grouping has set the proverbial cat among the pigeons. Admitting developing countries who are financially in hock to China could mean the marginalisation of India, which has earned the tag of the voice of the Global South through its own bilateral and multilateral …

BRICS expansion still work in progress: EAM Jaishankar
1 year, 6 months ago

BRICS expansion still work in progress: EAM Jaishankar

The Hindu  

June 03, 2023 12:25 pm | Updated 12:52 pm IST - Johannesburg Expansion of the BRICS bloc is still a work in progress and members of the five-nation grouping are approaching the idea with a positive intent and an open mind, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said. "And the third part is how we look at possible BRICS expansion …

Expanded BRICS would bring widespread benefits
1 year, 7 months ago

Expanded BRICS would bring widespread benefits

China Daily  

Interestingly, a new "continent "of multiculturalism is in the making in the shape of a strategic expansion of the BRICS grouping of emerging economies — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — with more countries keen to join. An expanded BRICS would vividly reflect the true spirit of multilateralism, which could guarantee the survival of emerging markets and developing …

BRICS nations offer a new world order as alternative to the West
1 year, 8 months ago

BRICS nations offer a new world order as alternative to the West

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 27, 2023 17:12 IST - 4 MINS READ The acronym began as a somewhat optimistic term to describe what were the world’s fastest-growing economies at the time. “The BRICS countries are experiencing their geopolitical moment.” Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are trying to position themselves as representatives of the Global South, providing “an alternative model …

15th BRICS summit to be held in South Africa’s Durban; China, India already ahead of the United States and EU members, says Lavrov
1 year, 10 months ago

15th BRICS summit to be held in South Africa’s Durban; China, India already ahead of the United States and EU members, says Lavrov

The Hindu  

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on January 26 said “countries like China and India are already ahead of the United States and EU members in many respects”, while also announcing that the 15th BRICS summit will take place in August this year at Durban, South Africa. It is an extremely affluent continent, including when it comes to natural resources, which …

BRICS to respect sovereignty
2 years, 6 months ago

BRICS to respect sovereignty

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Committing to respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, the five-nation Virtual 14th BRICS Summit hosted by China on Thursday evening discussed the situation in Ukraine and supported talks between Russia and Ukraine to resolve the conflict. Russian President Vladimir Putin, while lashing out at the West for sanctions against Russia, blamed the “ill-conceived and selfish …

Putin wants BRICS leaders support over West's 'Selfish Actions'
2 years, 6 months ago

Putin wants BRICS leaders support over West's 'Selfish Actions'

India TV News  

Highlights Putin asked leaders to cooperate with Rusia in the face of West's selfish actions BRICS has become a platform for discussing issues of common concern for all developing countries The 14th BRICS summit is being hosted by China in a virtual model Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called on the leaders of member nations of BRICS to cooperate …

At BRICS summit, China sets stage to tout its governance model
2 years, 6 months ago

At BRICS summit, China sets stage to tout its governance model

Al Jazeera  

China will host the 14th BRICS Summit on Thursday in what analysts see as a chance for Beijing to promote its governance and development model at a time of global instability. Ahead of the summit in Beijing, Chinese state media have praised the BRICS – an acronym for the five emerging economies that together account for about one-quarter of the …

BRICS building a better, shared future
2 years, 6 months ago

BRICS building a better, shared future

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY Editor's note: Scholars from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa exchanged opinions on BRICS' role in international relations and global governance at a recent BRICS-themed online forum organized by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Vinod Anand, a senior fellow at the Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi, India Building a partnership for high-quality development In the …

Treading softly on the Brics expansion
2 years, 6 months ago

Treading softly on the Brics expansion

Hindustan Times  

The fallout of the Ukraine crisis and the impact of sanctions imposed on Russia by western nations are set to figure in the deliberations at the upcoming virtual summit of the Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa grouping to be hosted by Beijing on June 23. It will also be the first Brics summit since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has posed serious challenges …

BRICS group may soon expand, says China
2 years, 6 months ago

BRICS group may soon expand, says China

The Hindu  

The Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa grouping may for the first time begin an expansion process to include new developing country members, the Chinese government said on Friday. China, which is the BRICS chair for this year, said the recently held meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers “reached consensus on the BRICS expansion process”. The May 19 BRICS Foreign Ministers’ virtual meeting this year …

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