BRICS Expansion: South Africa Names 23 Candidate Countries

The BRICS alliance is poised for a significant expansion. With the BRICS summit fast approaching, South Africa has recently named 23 specific expansion candidates, signaling a major shift in the global economic and political landscape.

South African Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Naledi Pandor said that 23 countries have submitted formal applications to join the BRICS, indicating a strong interest in becoming part of this influential bloc. Indeed, South Africa’s Johannesburg, Aug 23 (EFE).- The members of BRICS, a group made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, agreed Wednesday to enlarge the bloc during a leaders’ summit.

This expansion represents a key moment for BRICS, potentially reshaping its influence and priorities. The decision to consider these 23 candidates underscores the growing appeal of the BRICS nations as a counterweight to traditional Western powers.

South African president and chairperson of the 2025 BRICS Summit, Cyril Ramaphosa, Thursday announced that the five member bloc, reached a “consensus on” the guiding principles and criteria for expansion, paving the way for these new members to potentially join the group.

Stay tuned for further updates on the BRICS expansion and the specific countries that are ultimately selected to join this dynamic and evolving global alliance.