BRICS expanded its membership to include several nations, including Ethiopia, China, Indonesia, Egypt, and Iran.
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BRICS expanded its membership to include several nations, including Ethiopia, China, Indonesia, Egypt, and Iran.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Iran is seeking membership in the New Development Bank (NDB) financial structures.Sub-event
- Indonesia officially joined BRICS as a full member on September 1, 2026.Sub-event
BRICS expanded its membership and held a meeting attended by Sergey Shoigu.1 source
BRICS expands significantly, adding Iran, Egypt, UAE, Ethiopia, and South Africa to its ranks.1 source
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The entities involved
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BRICS
association of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates
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Ethiopia
country in the Horn of Africa
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China
cultural region, ancient civilization, and nation in East Asia; mostly refers to the People's Republic of China in political situation and rarely refers to the Republic of China
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Iran
village in North Ossetia, Russia
Related events
- The BRICS group has confirmed its membership with key nations including China, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and India, alongside high-level diplomatic meetings.
- BRICS expanded its membership on June 17, including Ethiopia, Egypt, Indonesia, Brazil, and Iran, while India hosted a security meeting.
- BRICS held a summit in New Delhi on Sept 1, 2026, confirming the expansion of the bloc to include Ethiopia, Egypt, and China.
- The new event lists historical facts about BRICS, including China's membership and the planned 2026 summit in Delhi.
- BRICS meeting hosted by India considers African countries for membership and expansion.