THE 16th Brics Summit, held in Kazan, Russia, from Oct. 22-24, 2024, marked a pivotal moment in global economic and geopolitical dynamics. Key leaders from the Brics nations — Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa — convened to advance discussions on deepening economic cooperation and strategic development. This year's summit was particularly notable for formally introducing newly admitted members, signaling a strategic expansion of the Brics bloc.
Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the latest entrants into Brics, were represented by their key leaders at the summit. Their inclusion highlights Brics' growing influence as it seeks to reshape the global order by embracing diverse emerging economies. Additionally, four Southeast Asian nations — Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand — have joined 13 new partner countries of Brics, reflecting the group's expanding regional reach and influence, even though these countries are not yet full members. The remaining nine new partners include Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Turkey, Uganda and Uzbekistan, underscoring the creation of a broader coalition that challenges the dominance of traditional Western-led institutions and world order. Likewise, the summit's discussions and the inclusion of new members reflect Brics' evolving role in reshaping global governance frameworks, as the group positions itself as a critical force in driving a multipolar world order.
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