Pakistan in BRICS? China pushes for expansion; India stands firm against Islamabad’s inclusion
BRICS summit in South Africa later this year. The motivations behind this inclination toward BRICS are rooted in developing nations' dissatisfaction with the stringent conditions imposed by Western-dominated institutions.
Additionally, there is scepticism among these countries about Western values, viewing them as a façade to advance self-serving agendas. Pakistan earlier accused “one member" of the BRICS coalition of obstructing its participation in a virtual meeting held during the bloc's recent summit hosted by China.
Pakistan's Foreign Office noted that the summit included a high-level dialogue on global development as a side event, emphasising its eagerness to engage with the alliance. In Johannesburg, South Africa, a pivotal three-day summit started on August 22, bringing together the prominent leaders of the BRICS alliance, encompassing Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
The focus of the gathering revolves around a critical agenda item — the contemplation of the alliance's enlargement. The BRICS, originally established as a coalition of five emerging economies, are deliberating the prospect of broadening their membership.
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