Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) – International Desk: The BRICS Plus meeting opened publicly with an address by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
BRICS Plus serves as a framework for enhancing cooperation among Global South nations in areas such as trade, investment, development, technology, and the reform of global governance structures. Participation in this meeting does not equate to formal BRICS membership; rather, invited nations can engage with the bloc through dialogue and cooperative initiatives.
With the BRICS summit taking place in India in 2026, there is a focus on involving more countries from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America in various forms of cooperation with the group. The expansion of these interactions reflects BRICS's efforts to build a broader network of emerging economies and Global South nations, thereby increasing their influence in shaping the international economic and political order.