6 New Countries to Join BRICS Alliance: August Summit Expansion

The world is changing, and the BRICS alliance is leading the way. Get the latest updates on the expansion of this influential economic bloc, challenging the established global order.

LONDON - The five-nation BRICS group announced expansion of members on Thursday, having invited six countries to join the bloc. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed the landmark decision, marking a significant shift in the global economic landscape.

The five-nation group of emerging economies known as BRICS, which views itself as a counterweight to the West, has invited six more countries to joinmost of them aiming to increase their global influence and reshape international relations.

Which Countries are Joining BRICS?

The BRICS alliance, which presently reunites Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is set to invite Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the New Members (Joined in 2025). This expansion dramatically increases BRICS' economic power, resources, and geopolitical reach.

The 15th BRICS Summit: A Pivotal Moment

In 2025, the group took a bold step forward. At the 15th BRICS Summit in August 2025, in Johannesburg, leaders of the BRICS nations extended formal invitations. The summit was a crucial event in shaping the future of the alliance.

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