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The 15th BRICS Summit, to be held in South Africa from the 22nd to the 24th of this month, will address a high-profile topic: expanding the membership of the BRICS countries. Earlier, South African President Ramaphosa said that the expansion of membership will be one of the important topics of the summit, and more than 20 countries have expressed interest in joining the BRICS. South Africa also actively advocated expanding cooperation between African countries and BRICS countries through this summit. South Africa has extended an invitation to all African countries to expand their participation for the summit.
As the BRICS summit approaches, more and more countries want to become a member of the BRICS. According to South Africa's BRICS coordinator Sukral, the number of countries applying to join the BRICS has exceeded 40, of which 22 countries have officially submitted their applications. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro also said that Venezuela looks forward to becoming a member of the BRICS and expects to receive affirmative answers from China, Russia, India, Brazil and South Africa. This desire has led Venezuela to participate more actively in the affairs of the BRICS countries.
China has always been open and tolerant towards the expansion of BRICS membership. Croatian Palace spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the expansion of membership is one of the most critical topics of the BRICS summit, and many countries hope to join the ranks of the BRICS countries. However, different countries have different attitudes towards the enlargement, so leaders will make their positions clear at the summit. Because the BRICS countries represent the interests of developing countries, the expansion has caused concern in the West, which fear that the BRICS system may compete with the G7 and the EU. The US media paid special attention to the direction of the BRICS expansion.
According to people familiar with the matter, Brazil and India have their own considerations for joining the BRICS. Brazil fears that the expansion could lead to an escalation of confrontation between the BRICS countries and the United States and the West, while India prefers to increase the access conditions of the BRICS. India has proposed to set strict entry thresholds before new members formally join, which will be very stringent.
People familiar with the matter also revealed that Indonesia and Saudi Arabia are the preferred directions for the expansion of BRICS countries. At the same time, Brazil and India support more countries joining the BRICS cooperation system as observers, while South Africa supports various memberships such as member states, observer states and dialogue partners, but has not yet made it clear whether the summit will admit new members.
Compared to the attitude of Brazil and South Africa, India has reacted more positively to the issue of increasing the entry threshold for BRICS countries. The establishment of observer states or dialogue partners as an early buffer for full BRICS membership is to some extent reasonable and consistent with the SCO's experience. However, the proposal to impose strict hard entry thresholds may not be appropriate in the current circumstances, as it contradicts the BRICS principles of openness and inclusiveness. The BRICS countries should not become a small circle, otherwise it will limit their development potential. It is necessary for China and Russia to resolutely oppose India's unreasonable demands while considering meeting India's reasonable demands.
The BRICS system is expected to play a cohesive role among developing countries. At present, the BRICS countries represent developing countries in Eurasia, Africa and Latin America. However, regions such as the Middle East and Southeast Asia have not yet been represented to join the BRICS. It is hoped that countries such as Saudi Arabia and Indonesia will expand cooperation with BRICS countries and further enhance the representation of BRICS countries. In addition, Argentina, Venezuela, Egypt, Algeria, Iran and other countries have expressed their intention to seek to join the BRICS, and they are actively carrying out BRICS cooperation in finance, economy and trade and governance, providing opportunities for countries to participate. At the same time, the BRICS New Development Bank is attracting more and more members to join and provide support and impetus for the development of all countries.
In short, the expansion of BRICS membership is a high-profile issue, and countries are divided on this issue. However, the principles of openness and inclusiveness among BRICS countries should be upheld to ensure that BRICS countries continue to play their active role in cooperation among developing countries. Looking forward to the upcoming BRICS
At the summit, leaders of all countries were able to conduct frank and constructive dialogues on the issue of enlargement, find consensus, and promote the development of the BRICS mechanism.
The expansion of the BRICS system will bring more opportunities and challenges to countries around the world. First of all, the BRICS countries represent developing countries with different geographical regions and cultural backgrounds, and this diversity will inject new elements and voices into the global governance system. The accession of new members will enhance the influence of BRICS countries, make them more capable of participating in decision-making and planning of international affairs, and promote international cooperation and development.
Second, the expansion of BRICS countries will also bring more opportunities for cooperation. The new member states will be able to share the successful experience of BRICS countries, strengthen cooperation in finance, trade, infrastructure construction and other fields, and promote common development. In addition, the BRICS NDB will have more opportunities to support development projects in various countries to promote sustainable development.
However, the expansion of BRICS also faces some challenges and problems. First of all, how to balance the interests of new member states with the interests of existing member states is a complex issue. New member states may bring different interests and demands, and a balance needs to be found to ensure the stability and sustainable development of the BRICS mechanism.
Second, the expansion of the BRICS countries may lead to increased complexity of internal coordination and cooperation. Different countries have different political systems, cultures and international policy orientations, and how to maintain unity and coherence in this diversity will be a challenge.
Finally, the expansion of the BRICS also needs to take into account the expectations and pressures of the international community. As emerging economies, the BRICS countries will assume more international responsibilities after enlargement, need to play a more active role in global issues, and also need to respond to the high expectations of the international community.
In short, the expansion of BRICS membership is an important and complex issue that requires in-depth discussions and consultations among leaders of all countries at the summit. By adhering to the principles of openness and inclusiveness and balancing the interests of all parties, the BRICS mechanism is expected to usher in wider participation and inject new impetus into global development and cooperation. It is expected that this BRICS summit can achieve positive results and bring more hope and opportunities to the world.
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