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BRICS has grown from a small group of emerging economies into an important
BRICS has grown from a small group of emerging economies into an important platform for cooperation. In 2026, India is chairing the grouping and hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. BRICS has 11 full members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia. Together, the 11 members account for around 49.5% of the world's population.
Why it matters. Why it matters: BRICS has grown from a small group of emerging economies into an important platform for cooperation.
- BRICS has grown from a small group of emerging economies into an important platform for cooperation.
- In 2026, India is chairing the grouping and hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
- BRICS has 11 full members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia.
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