Expansion of BRICS

During the 15th BRICS summit in Johannesburg, there was a significant expansion of the group.

  • In addition to Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, invitations were extended to six additional nations.
  • These newly invited countries comprise Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from West Asia, Egypt and Ethiopia from Africa, and Argentina from Latin America.
  • On 1 January 2024, BRICS admitted four new members: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates.
  • Despite initial plans, Argentina, under President Javier Milei, decided to withdraw from joining the expanding BRICS club.
  • The last expansion occurred in 2010 when South Africa joined, altering ....
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