Last year, BRICS invited six new countries to join the alliance, but only four accepted the invitation. The new members became the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Iran, and Ethiopia, while Argentina declined the offer. Saudi Arabia is still considering its decision to join, Argentina failed, and BRICS member India seems dissatisfied with the latest additions. At the 2024 summit, India is considering rejecting all proposals for new membership.
Both Russia and China are aiming for further expansion of BRICS during the upcoming summit with the intention of creating a bloc that will challenge the influence of the USA, Europe, and other Western countries. However, India is concerned that Russia and China are using BRICS to develop their own geopolitical ambitions, instead of promoting a balanced partnership.
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Source indicates that India advocates for a pause in expansion, proposing a five-year break before considering the inclusion of additional countries. The purpose of this pause is to give current members time to adapt to the latest changes and to ensure the preservation of the block’s original principles of equality and cooperation.
