Can Pakistan Join BRICS? Application Awaits Support from China and Russia, Eyes on India
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Source: नवभारत टाइम्स | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 12:26:49 UTC
Key Points
- Pakistan applied to join BRICS in 2023 and seeks membership alongside China, Russia and India.
- BRICS expansion requires consensus among all current members, making India's consent essential for Pakistan's bid.
- China and Russia may support Pakistan's membership, but India has shown no sign of accepting Pakistan.
- India-Pakistan relations remain at a low point after the May 2025 military conflict.
- BRICS currently has 11 members representing about half of the world's population and 40% of global GDP.
- Pakistan's economic rationale includes textile exports, growing trade with China, and exports of copper and aluminum ore.