BRICS Summit 2024: Which 5 Nations are Attending for the first time; List of Participating Countries

The BRICS Summit 2024 is taking place from October 22 to 24 in Kazan, Russia. Hosted by Russia, it will bring together leaders from the founding members of the BRICS, Russia, China, India, and South Africa, along with new members such as Iran and Egypt.

The BRICS summit focuses on important discussions around global political and economic changes, addressing challenges and opportunities in the changing international landscape.

BRICS Summit 2024: New Global Order

The BRICS Summit 2024 demonstrates the BRICS countries' increasing global influence. The countries of BRICS have come together with a shared goal of challenging Western dominance. The agenda includes important topics like Middle East tensions and the crisis in Ukraine. This demonstrates that the goal of the BRICS Summit 2024 is to present a unified front in the creation of a new international order.

The addition of countries like the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ethiopia, and Turkey shows BRICS expanding its influence and pushing for a multipolar world. This summit marks a significant shift in the pace of global politics, with emerging economies other than western countries coming together to discuss a new global direction.

Putin to Lead BRICS Summit 2024:

In a shifting global political landscape, Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting the 2024 BRICS Summit in Kazan. Leaders from various nations are coming together to discuss key global issues.

PM Modi to Represent India:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will represent India at the BRICS Summit 2024. His presence highlights India's key role in global politics, as the country works to maintain a balanced approach between BRICS and Western nations.

PM Modi has already reached Russia today.

List of Countries Participating in BRICS Summit 2024

This year's BRICS Summit will be held in Russia, with all the founding members participating, along with several new member countries joining the discussions.

Founding Members:

• Russia – Hosting the summit, showcasing its international leadership amid Western sanctions.
• China – Supporting Russia’s stance against Western dominance, aiming to increase its global influence.
• India – Maintaining a balanced diplomatic approach with both BRICS and the West.
• South Africa – Representing Africa’s voice on the global stage as a key member.
• Brazil – Though absent, Brazil plays an important geopolitical role in BRICS.

Non-Founding Members:

• United Arab Emirates (UAE) – Strengthening its economic and diplomatic ties beyond the West.
• Iran – Reflecting its growing ties with Russia and China, especially in the Middle East.
• Saudi Arabia – A major oil exporter, its inclusion signals a shift in energy and economic cooperation.
• Egypt – Showcasing its rising regional power and interest in new economic alliances.
• Ethiopia – Representing African diversity and advocating for a more equitable global order.

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