About the BRICS

About the BRICS

The BRICS is a group formed by eleven countries. 

It serves as a political and diplomatic coordination forum for countries from the Global South and for coordination in the most diverse areas.

The objectives of BRICS include strengthening economic, political, and social cooperation among its members.

Member Countries

The BRICS is currently composed of eleven countries: its five original members – Brasil, China, India, Russia, and South Africa -, and six new members admitted in 2024-25 - Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Partner Countries

According to the mandate agreed upon through the Johannesburg Declaration, the leaders approved the creation of the BRICS partner country category during the Kazan Summit in 2024. 

The BRICS partner countries are: Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

Throughout 2024, over 30 countries expressed interest in participating in the BRICS, either as members or partners.

Other engagement modalities: 

BRICS "Outreach" X and BRICS "Plus"