BRICS Nations Carefully Planning Official Entry in 2025

With the world ringing in the new year, the BRICS economic alliance is meticulously preparing for a significant expansion. While 2024 was a year of anticipation, the BRICS nations are carefully planning their official entry at the start of 2025. This strategic move follows the emergent success of the BRICS bloc over the last two years, prompting significant global interest.

Following the emergent success of the BRICS bloc over the last two years, 40 nations are reportedly now seeking alliance entry in 2025. Indeed, Russian Federation officials have been instrumental in coordinating the expansion process. Late last year, India’s officials disclosed the bloc’s agreement on the criteria and process for new members.

That being said, the BRICS alliance is likely to invite 5-8 nations to join the collective at the 2025 summit. With invitations being given at the bloc’s 2025 annual summit, the BRICS nations are finalizing preparations for their official integration at the start of the new year.

Update (December): While initial reports mentioned entry in early 2024, nine countries will officially become “BRICS partners” on January 1, 2025, Russia has confirmed. The new BRICS partner states will be...

Specifically, the bloc... [Further details on the expanded membership and their roles will be announced shortly]. The integration process will be carefully managed to ensure a smooth transition and maintain the bloc's economic stability and influence.