BRICS Expansion: 30 Nations Eye Membership in 2025

A significant shift in global power dynamics is underway! Thirty developing nations are preparing to join the BRICS alliance in 2025, further solidifying its influence on the world stage. This expansion follows the BRICS group's recent addition of five new countries in January 2025: Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Iran, and Ethiopia. Argentina is the only country that rejected joining BRICS.

Who is Preparing to Join BRICS in 2025?

While the exact list of countries remains to be seen, a multitude of developing nations are poised to join the BRICS alliance in 2025, signaling a shifting global economic landscape. These developing countries hail from Asia, the global south, Africa, and even Europe. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov held a news briefing Thursday about the BRICS summit in Russia later this month. Ryabkov said that 30 delegations have already confirmed their participation.

What's on the Agenda for the Upcoming BRICS Summit?

According to Ryabkov, 30 delegations have already confirmed their participation. The agenda may also include the consideration of new member countries, with A handful of developing countries are preparing to join the BRICS alliance in 2025.

BRICS: A Growing Force in Global Economics

The BRICS On Janu, under Putin, BRICS welcomed five new members - Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Iran. In 2025, during the Johannesburg summit, Argentina's decision adds an interesting dimension to the group’s evolving composition. This continued expansion highlights the growing importance of BRICS as an alternative economic and political force.