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BRICS Summit Unlikely to Consider Bloc Expansion

BRICS Summit unlikely to consider bloc expansion
Countries
BrazilChinaEgyptEthiopiaIndiaIndonesiaIranRussiaSaudi ArabiaSouth AfricaUnited Arab Emirates
Cooperation areas
Economic GrowthInclusive MultilateralismInstitutional Development

Source: The Hindu Business Line | Original Published At: 2026-09-06 12:35:18 UTC

Key Points

  • India is expected to use its BRICS chairship to consolidate the grouping after its enlargement from five to eleven members.
  • Officials said there is no consensus among existing BRICS members on admitting more countries, making further expansion unlikely at the summit.
  • The enlarged BRICS grouping faces challenges in reaching common positions on geopolitical issues, including the West Asia conflict.
  • Sharp differences between Iran and the United Arab Emirates are complicating efforts to agree on a joint communique for the New Delhi summit.
  • India is seeking consensus on cross-border payments, economic cooperation, and reform of multilateral institutions.
  • During the 2024 expansion process, more than 30 countries expressed interest in joining BRICS or its partner-country framework.
  • Heads of state from most BRICS members are expected to attend the summit, with the United Arab Emirates potentially represented at a senior level.
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