India’s Veto Stalls Pakistan’s BRICS Membership Bid

Source: Malayala Manorama | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 10:19:06 UTC

Key Points

• Pakistan applied for BRICS membership in 2023, but its bid has not been decided.
• New BRICS members require unanimous approval from all existing member states.
• The article says India's veto power is a key reason Pakistan remains outside BRICS.
• Pakistan's envoy to Russia, Muhammad Khalid Jamali, said Pakistan is contacting member states to seek support for its application.
• The report notes India's exports to BRICS countries rose from $64.3 billion to $95.7 billion.
• The BRICS summit in Delhi is expected to discuss trade, energy security and economic issues.