The 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled to take place on September 12-13. This gathering will bring together 11 member countries and 10 partner countries. India has chosen a theme of "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability" for the summit, reflecting a people-centric approach.
The BRICS grouping has expanded significantly, now carrying substantial demographic and economic weight. The intra-BRICS merchandise trade has reached $1.17 trillion in 2024, a notable increase.
Further details about the summit and its implications are available, including the challenges faced by the expanded grouping in acting as a unified entity.
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BRICS is an international organisation of major emerging economies and developing countries. There are total 11 members in the organisation with 10 designated partner countries. India holds the BRICS Chairship for 2026 under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Coopera...
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