With reference to the BRICS grouping and its recent developments, consider the following statements: 1. The bloc includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. 2. The 18th BRICS Summit was hosted in Moscow. 3. Egypt joined BRICS as a full member in January 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Modi meets El-Sisi: Egypt's first BRICS summit as full member

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Regional & global groupings (QUAD, BRICS, SCO, G20...)· Prelims + Mains· 13 September 2026

BRICS expansion and Global South cooperation: a key GS2 International Relations topic.

Why in news

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi to discuss inclusive global growth and the expanding role of the bloc.

Background

Egypt joined BRICS as a full member in January 2024. The 18th BRICS Summit took place in New Delhi, where Egyptian Foreign and Justice Ministers also participated in meetings.

Facts for Prelims

FactEgypt joined BRICS as a full member in January 2024
PlaceThe 18th BRICS Summit was hosted in New Delhi
BodyBRICS: A grouping including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, now including Egypt as a full member

Prelims practice question

With reference to the BRICS grouping and its recent developments, consider the following statements:

The bloc includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
The 18th BRICS Summit was hosted in Moscow.
Egypt joined BRICS as a full member in January 2024.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The 18th BRICS Summit was hosted in New Delhi.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of the expansion of BRICS and its role in promoting the interests of the Global South in the contemporary global order.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Geopolitical shift: Transition from a regional bloc to a multi-polar global governance platform
Economic integration: Potential for enhanced South-South cooperation and alternative financial architectures
Diplomatic leverage: Increased bargaining power for Global South nations in international forums

Keywords: Global South · Multi-polar world · South-South cooperation · Inclusive growth · Geopolitical realignment

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