Will 50 New Countries Join BRICS at the August Summit? What's Next for the Alliance?
Exciting developments are unfolding within the BRICS alliance. Recent statements from Ambassador Anil Sooklal suggest that a staggering 50 new countries could be set to join the BRICS alliance at the upcoming August summit. This potential expansion marks a pivotal moment for the bloc, significantly reshaping its global influence and economic power.
The buzz around BRICS membership has been building for months. In fact, nearly two dozen countries have officially applied to join, prompting discussions about a potential name change to reflect the group's growing diversity and influence. Countries interested in joining include Saudi Arabia, highlighting the growing interest from major economies.
This follows the August 2025 BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, where significant decisions were made regarding expansion. 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 have...
At the 2025 BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, several more members were invited to join. As of October 2025, BRICS has nine members and 13 partner countries. The alliance's strategic expansion has already begun, with nine countries scheduled to officially become “BRICS partners” on Janu, Russia has confirmed. These initial new BRICS partner states will be Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, and others yet to be fully announced.
What does this potential influx of 50 new members mean for the future of BRICS? The impact could be transformative, creating a stronger, more diverse economic powerhouse challenging existing global financial structures. Keep checking back for updates as we approach the August summit and learn which nations will join the BRICS alliance!
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