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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 The imminent influx of 30 new countries into the BRICS alliance signals a seismic shift in the global economic landscape, with developing nations increasingly The BRICS alliance could induct 10 new countries into the alliance during the upcoming summit in October 2025. The 16th BRICS summit is scheduled to be held in the Kazan region of Russia As of October 2025, BRICS has nine members and 13 partner countries. 5 original members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa. 4 new members (invited in August 2025; officially That being said, the BRICS alliance is likely to invite 5-8 nations to join the collective at the 2025 summit. Late last year, India’s officials disclosed the bloc’s agreement BRICS Begins 2025 With 10 Member Nations. Twitter. As Moscow assumed the presidency of BRICS this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said this week that the group has become a After admitting four new members in 2025, BRICS officially welcomes nine new nations as partner countries on Janu. They are: With its nine members and

10 New Countries Might Join BRICS in 2024... Or is it Later? What You Need to Know

Is the BRICS alliance expanding? Recent reports suggest a significant shift in the global economic landscape with potential additions to the bloc. While earlier reports hinted at **10 new countries** joining, understanding the timeline and the difference between "members" and "partners" is crucial.

BRICS Expansion: Dates and Details

While some reports discussed additions happening in early 2024, others point to a more gradual expansion. Russia has confirmed that **nine countries will officially become “BRICS partners” on Janu**. These new BRICS partner states include Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, and others (see full list below). This is *different* from becoming full members.

The upcoming 16th **BRICS summit is scheduled to be held in the Kazan region of Russia**, and while no specific numbers were mentioned, further expansion is likely on the agenda. Indeed, the **BRICS alliance could induct 10 new countries into the alliance during the upcoming summit in October 2025.**.

BRICS Members vs. BRICS Partners

It\'s important to distinguish between full member nations and partner countries. As of October 2025, **BRICS has nine members and 13 partner countries.** The original **5 original members** are: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Four additional members were invited in August 2025. After admitting four new members in 2025, BRICS officially welcomes **nine new nations as partner countries on Janu**. They are included as **BRICS Begins 2025 With 10 Member Nations**, according to several sources including Twitter, but that may be incorrect.

Who are the Potential New BRICS Members?

The identity of these new nations remains fluid. But recent events show the potential impact of **The imminent influx of 30 new countries into the BRICS alliance** for the future.

Late last year, India’s officials disclosed the bloc’s agreement, and **the BRICS alliance is likely to invite 5-8 nations to join the collective at the 2025 summit.** As Moscow assumed the presidency of BRICS this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said this week that the group has become a critical component.

BRICS Now: 9 Members and 9 Partners

As we reach the later stages of 2025, **With its nine members and** 9 newly named partners, the BRICS alliance is poised for further expansion. We will update this article with confirmations as they become available.

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