BRICS Invites Leaders from 69 Countries to August Summit: A New Era for Global South?

The BRICS economic bloc has invited 69 leaders to its upcoming summit, including all African heads of state and the political heads of major Global South bodies. This significant move highlights the growing influence of BRICS on the global stage and its commitment to fostering collaboration among developing nations.

BRICS Summit: A Platform for Global South Collaboration

BRICS holds an annual summit, and this year, host South Africa has extended invitations to 69 countries. The invitation has been sent to all African heads of nations and the Global South bodies, signaling a deliberate effort to amplify the voices of these nations in global affairs. The BRICS alliance has invited representatives of 69 countries to attend the next summit in South Africa in August.

De-dollarization in Focus?

The BRICS economic bloc has taken a significant stride towards de-dollarization by inviting 69 leaders to its highly-anticipated summit. Scheduled to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, the summit is expected to address key economic issues, including the possibility of alternative currencies and reduced reliance on the US dollar for international trade.

Who Attends the BRICS Summit?

This is a list of representative leaders of BRICS states at each BRICS Summit since the group's inception in 2025. The presence of so many invitees underscores the summit's growing importance as a forum for international dialogue and cooperation. The invitation is sent out to all African heads of state More.