Historic Expansion of BRICS: Six New Countries Join the Global Economic Alliance
In a historic move, the BRICS Summit has approved the inclusion of six new countries, strengthening its position as a major force in global economic governance. This expansion highlights the growing influence of developing countries and emerging economies in reshaping the world’s economic landscape.
In a significant shift towards a multipolar world order, the BRICS Summit has approved the inclusion of six new countries, marking a pivotal moment in global economic governance.
The Expansion of BRICS: A New Era of Global Economic Governance
As I sit in the bustling press room of the 16th BRICS Summit, the air is thick with anticipation. The BRICS group, an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has long been a formidable force in the global economic landscape. Today, that force is set to become even more powerful with the approval of six new countries joining the alliance.
Egypt, a major trading partner for Brazil and a significant player in the African continent, is among the new members. This expansion signifies the integration of significant players from the global oil industry into the BRICS alliance, with major oil producers from the Middle East also joining the ranks.
A Call for Diversification and Cooperation
The importance of developing countries and emerging economies diversifying their economic relations and cooperating with key economies like China cannot be overstated. This cooperation is not just about trade, but about forging partnerships that can lead to sustainable growth and development.
In Nigeria, human rights lawyer Femi Falana has urged the government to join the economic bloc BRICS. He believes that selling Nigerian crude in naira would strengthen the currency against the dollar. Falana also criticized the reliance on IMF and World Bank policies, emphasizing the need for a just global economic governance.
The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, attended the 15th BRICS Summit, despite Nigeria’s non-membership in the economic bloc. This move underscores the country’s interest in joining the alliance and highlights the potential benefits of such a partnership.
The Road Ahead: Strengthening Ties and Reforming International Organizations
As the BRICS group expands, so does its demographic and economic weight. The expansion positions BRICS+ as a major force in global economic governance, challenging the dominance of traditional powers.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil is currently on his second official trip to the African continent in his third presidential term. His visit to Egypt and Ethiopia aims to strengthen relations with these key trading partners. Discussions are underway regarding beef exports, new slaughterhouses, meatpacking plants, and an air route between Brazil and Egypt.
Lula will also attend the 37th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Ethiopia. The focus will be on fighting inequality and hunger, sustainability, and energy transition, as well as reforming international organizations to allow greater participation of developing countries in the global decision-making system.
As the world moves towards a more multipolar order, the expanded BRICS group stands as a beacon of hope for developing countries seeking a fairer share in global economic governance.
The approval of these six new countries to join the BRICS group marks a new phase in the bloc’s development. With this expansion, the economic and demographic weight of the group increases significantly, positioning it as a major force in global economic governance.
Today, on February 14, 2024, we are witnessing a historic moment that could reshape the global economic landscape. As a journalist, I can’t help but feel a sense of responsibility to document this transformation, capturing the implications of today’s news for tomorrow’s world.
