BRICS Expansion 2025: Two New Countries Announce Plans to Join the Alliance? The BRICS alliance is set to announce the memberships of new countries during the upcoming 2025 summit scheduled to take place in the Kazan region of Russia. But are just two new countries joining? The reality is far more complex. A staggering 47 countries have now expressed interest in joining BRICS, signaling a growing shift among emerging economies to explore alternatives to the US dollar. This surge in interest follows the group's recent expansion and highlights its growing influence on the global stage.
Who's Joining BRICS in 2025? The Contenders. The question on everyone's mind is: Which countries have applied to join BRICS in 2025? More than 20 countries, including Algeria, Bangladesh, and Nigeria, have formally applied to join BRICS, hoping to be part of a multipolar world order. However, the selection process is rigorous, and the ultimate decision rests with the existing BRICS members. The BRICS summit, scheduled for October 2025, will mark a crucial stage in this process.
The 2024 Expansion: A Foundation for Growth. To understand the potential for 2025, it's important to remember the previous expansion. While the initial talk focused on the official admission of four new members: the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Iran, and Ethiopia, the reality was actually six countries invited: most of them Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were invited to become members with effect from January 1, 2024. Iran and Saudi Arabia were among six countries set to join Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa in the BRICS economic bloc next year, the bloc announced. This demonstrates BRICS' commitment to expanding its reach and influence.
Saudi Arabia and Beyond: A New World Order? The five-nation group of emerging economies known as BRICS, which views itself as a counterweight to the West, has invited six more countries to join. A Saudi Arabian government representative commented…[insert quote or relevant statement if available]. This expansion lays the groundwork for further additions in 2025. Keep checking back for the official announcements from the BRICS 2025 Kazan Summit regarding which new countries will be formally welcomed into the alliance.