What are BRICS countries?

The countries that comprise BRICS—which stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, and now five new members—are an informal grouping of emerging economies hoping to increase their sway in the global order.

Does Saudi Arabia join BRICS?

Saudi Arabia has joined Brics, the alliance of major developing countries, along with four other nations. The Saudi membership was due to start on 1 January, but there was a delay before it was confirmed. The Brics group wants emerging economies to have more influence in international politics. What does Brics mean and who are the new members?

Does Thailand want to join BRICS?

At the BRICS Dialogue with Developing Countries held in Russia on June 11, Thailand said it wanted to join. On June 18, Malaysia expressed interest in being part of BRICS just before Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited the country. NATO member Turkey also formally requested to join BRICS in September.