From January 1, 2025, nine nations—Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan—will become official partners of BRICS. With this expansion, BRICS and its partners will represent 41% of the global economy and house half of the world’s population.
Strategic Collaboration
The invitation for partnership was extended during the October 2024 summit in Kazan, Russia. Partner nations will engage in high-level meetings, including trade forums, security discussions, and ministerial events. This collaboration strengthens BRICS’s influence on international matters, amplifying its voice in global diplomacy and economic reform.
Founded in 2009, BRICS originated as a bloc of emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, and China. South Africa joined in 2011, followed by Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, and the UAE in 2024. With a shared vision for a new monetary system and UN reform, BRICS continues to challenge the dominance of G7 economies.