ArmInfo. One way to expand BRICS is by creating a category of BRICS partner states, gradually involving new states in the organization's work. This is the approach that Russia is proposing, as clarified by Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov.
"Including new members through this formula would be more convenient. We already have our own ideas about who could be included in this category first. Considering applications from CIS countries is a logical step. If you look at it more broadly, it would contribute to the authority of BRICS if Indonesia joined the organization, given its vast territory and population," Ushakov added, as reported by AiF.
At the same time, he noted that BRICS leaders do not yet have a common position on this issue. Some BRICS members believe that they should stop at ten and wait before expanding, while others are in favor of accepting new members and have even name specific countries that could be accepted.
"This is a challenging issue, and the leaders will address it during the Kazan summit," Ushakov said. The BRICS summit will be held on October 22-24 in Kazan. Ushakov called it "potentially the largest foreign policy event ever to take place on Russian territory." We will add that Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced his intention to participate in the BRICS summit in Kazan. Armenia is an observer at the Organization