BRICS reflects rising voice of Global South

The recently-concluded BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, which attracted global attention and yielded fruitful results, not only agreed on many issues but also inducted six new members in the grouping.

The Global South, comprising emerging market economies and developing countries, is striving to bring about transformative changes in the global sphere. With fresh perspectives and innovative approaches, BRICS is dedicated to reforming the world governance system and reshaping the distribution of power in international organizations and institutions in order to help improve the life of the majority of people in the world.

The highlight of the BRICS Summit, however, was the inclusion of Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as new members. The six countries will become full BRICS members on Jan 1, 2024. BRICS has also pledged to open its doors to more countries of the Global South, progressively expanding the grouping.