Pakistan’s BRICS Bid Stalls as India Opposes Entry Despite Russia and China Support

Source: Free Press Journal | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 17:22:07 UTC

Key Points

• Pakistan formally applied for BRICS membership in 2023, but its bid remains stalled due to India's opposition.
• BRICS admission requires consensus among existing members, making India's stance a key obstacle to Pakistan's entry.
• Russia and China have supported Pakistan's bid, while Pakistan has sought backing from individual BRICS members.
• Pakistan's push to join BRICS is driven by economic challenges and efforts to diversify international financing away from the World Bank and IMF.
• Pakistan has purchased a $580 million stake in the BRICS-backed New Development Bank.
• The article notes that India's exports to BRICS members rose 48.8 percent, from USD 64.3 billion to USD 95.7 billion.