22 New Countries Eyeing BRICS Alliance at August Summit? What to Expect
Rumors are swirling about a massive expansion of the BRICS alliance at the upcoming summit. While the exact number remains fluid, speculation points towards significant interest, with as many as 22 countries eager to join the burgeoning economic bloc.
BRICS Summit: A Gathering of Global Leaders
The BRICS group of major emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa - will hold its 15th heads of state and government summit in Johannesburg. With the vital gathering just weeks away, anticipation is building around potential new members. Indeed, the summit promises to be a pivotal moment for the future of the BRICS alliance.
Which Countries are Joining BRICS?
While initial discussions focused on a smaller expansion, the momentum has shifted. Although definitive announcements are pending, speculation suggests that 22 countries will see their heads of state gather at the BRICS summit to discuss potential membership. The BRICS nations extended formal invitations to six new countries at the 15th BRICS Summit in August 2025, in Johannesburg.
BRICS Expansion: Who's In, and When?
Recently, news emerged about further expansion plans. While the exact timeline for these additional countries to formally join remains unclear, the commitment from the BRICS nations to broaden their influence is evident. Nine countries will officially become “BRICS partners” on Janu, Russia has confirmed.
Potential BRICS Partner States
Information suggests the new BRICS partner states will be Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba , with others under consideration. At the 15th BRICS Summit in August 2025, in Johannesburg, leaders of the BRICS nations extended formal invitations to six new countries. By Janu, four of the invited nations will have completed the membership process.
BRICS: A Counterweight to the West?
The five-nation group of emerging economies known as BRICS views itself as a counterweight to the West, and the expansion plans solidify this position. Most of them are seeking closer economic ties and alternative avenues for global cooperation.
Stay tuned for updates as the BRICS summit unfolds and the future of the alliance takes shape!