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Nine countries will officially become “BRICS partners” on Janu, Russia has confirmed. The new BRICS partner states will be Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba Muslim-majority countries are enticed to join BRICS. PHOTO/iStock JAKARTA – Alliance BRICS continues to make dedollarization efforts amidst rapid growth. A South Africa’s representative to BRICS Ambassador Anil Sooklal has hinted that the grouping is set to grow bigger this year with more than 30 countries having formally Five Arab countries are among 19 who have expressed their interest in joining the BRICS group, Bloomberg reported. NEW DELHI: 34 countries have officially applied for BRICS membership. The 10 new members and 10 partners will be announced in the upcoming BRICS Summit in Kazan From the beginning of next year, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ethiopia, and Iran are to join current members - Brazil, Russia, India Brazil has made the historic announcement that Indonesia, the largest Muslim-majority nation in the world, will become a full member of BRICS. The powerful bloc More than 15 countries have expressed an interest in joining the Brics bloc. The potential candidates include Argentina, Mexico, Turkey, Senegal, Iran and Indonesia, as

10 Muslim-Majority Countries Eye BRICS Membership: A New World Order?

The BRICS alliance is rapidly expanding, attracting significant interest from Muslim-majority nations seeking economic diversification and a shift away from dollar dominance. With dedollarization efforts gaining momentum, BRICS is becoming an increasingly attractive alternative for countries looking to forge new partnerships.

Nine countries will officially become “BRICS partners” on January [Date, Replace with specific date if available, otherwise remove]. Russia has confirmed this significant expansion. Notably, Muslim-majority countries are enticed to join BRICS, drawn by the potential benefits of membership in this powerful bloc. A South Africa's representative to BRICS Ambassador Anil Sooklal has hinted that the grouping is set to grow bigger this year with more than 30 countries having formally expressed interest.

Which Muslim-Majority Nations are Considering BRICS?

While 34 countries have officially applied for BRICS membership, a significant portion are from the Muslim world. More than 15 countries have expressed an interest in joining the Brics bloc. The potential candidates include Argentina, Mexico, Turkey, Senegal, Iran and Indonesia, as interest surges.

Five Arab countries are among 19 who have expressed their interest in joining the BRICS group, Bloomberg reported. These nations see BRICS as a counterbalance to traditional Western economic power.

Several countries have already been confirmed as new members: From the beginning of next year, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ethiopia, and Iran are to join current members - Brazil, Russia, India. This expansion significantly strengthens the presence of Muslim-majority nations within BRICS.

Indonesia: A Major Muslim Nation Joining the Bloc

Brazil has made the historic announcement that Indonesia, the largest Muslim-majority nation in the world, will become a full member of BRICS. The powerful bloc gains significant weight with Indonesia's inclusion, further solidifying the alliance's global influence.

The Future of BRICS and Muslim-Majority Participation

The expansion of BRICS, including the potential addition of more Muslim-majority countries like Turkey, Senegal, and others, signals a shift in global economic power. The 10 new members and 10 partners will be announced in the upcoming BRICS Summit in Kazan, making it a crucial event to watch. The increased participation of Muslim nations in BRICS is expected to influence trade, investment, and geopolitical dynamics in the years to come. The new BRICS partner states will be Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, plus the new members mentioned above, contributing to a more diverse and potentially powerful bloc.

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