BRICS hopes to champion the 'Global South' and the group, which counts Russia and China among its members, is set to expand - after inviting nations such as Iran and the United Arab Emirates to join.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told the summit:"BRICS has embarked on a new chapter in its effort to build a world that is fair, a world that is just, a world that is also inclusive and prosperous."said following the announcement."It shows the determination of BRICS countries for unity and cooperation with the broader developing countries."
The expansion is BRICS' first but looks unlikely to be the last, as the group says another 16 nations have also formally requested to join. "We have consensus on the first phase of this expansion process and other phases will follow," Ramaphosa said at a media briefing.Putin attacks West - remotely because of arrest risk
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