Brics new members
BRICS is a grouping of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The organization was established in 2006 and has been expanding its membership since then. Here are the new members that have joined BRICS:
- South Africa: Joined in 2010, becoming the fifth member of BRICS.
- Argentina: Invited to join BRICS in 2014, but has not yet officially joined.
- Uzbekistan: Invited to join BRICS in 2021, and is expected to become the sixth member of the organization.
There are also several countries that have observer status with BRICS, including:
- Turkey: Has been an observer since 2013.
- Mexico: Has been an observer since 2012.
- Egypt: Has been an observer since 2011.
- Iran: Has been an observer since 2012.
- Bangladesh: Has been an observer since 2012.
- Vietnam: Has been an observer since 2012.
- Kenya: Has been an observer since 2014.
- Uganda: Has been an observer since 2014.
It's worth noting that the membership and observer status of BRICS countries are subject to change, and the organization is constantly evolving to reflect the changing global landscape.