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description: "BRICS expansion refers to the group's growth beyond its original five members, starting in January 2024 with new invitations from the 2023 summit."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- BRICS expansion is the enlargement of the BRICS grouping beyond its five founders, beginning with the 2023 Johannesburg invitations that admitted new members from January 2024.
- Which countries joined BRICS in the 2024 expansion?
- What is the 'partner country' category introduced at the Kazan Summit?
- Why does India approach BRICS expansion cautiously?
- What institutions underpin BRICS cooperation?

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