More than 30 countries are reported to be interested in joining BRICS, as discussions intensify ahead of an upcoming summit in New Delhi. The push is framed as part of broader efforts by emerging economies to strengthen cooperation and gain greater influence in global decision-making.
The reports situate the interest in a changing international landscape, where governments reassess economic ties, trade and investment partnerships, and regional alignments. While the specific list of applicants and the criteria being used are not detailed in the available account, the central theme across coverage is that the BRICS membership conversation is expanding quickly and could affect how power and cooperation are structured among major non-Western blocs. The New Delhi summit is presented as a key moment where positions are expected to be clarified, potentially shaping future membership talks and the direction of BRICS’s role in international affairs.
