The BRICS alliance continues to capture global attention, with The Herald reporting that 47 countries have expressed interest in joining the group.
A decision on new membership is likely to be made in October this year at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia. BRICS president Russia has indicated that the alliance may halt permanent membership, given the overwhelming number of requests. However, it will consider another form of association.
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