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World Business Report: First broadcast 21/08/2023 14:32 GMT : BRICS: Over 50 countries gather in South Africa

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BRICS: Over 50 countries gather in South Africa

First broadcast 21/08/2023 14:32 GMT 

First broadcast 21/08/2023 14:32 GMT : BRICS: Over 50 countries gather in South Africa

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BRICS leaders will seek to widen their influence

Leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are gathering this week to discuss plans for expansion, trades deals and de-dollarization.

The BRICS group of developing economies – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa meet in Johannesburg this week for their annual summit.

Top of the agenda will be its expansion. Twenty-three countries have formally expressed an interest in joining the group, while officials have said a total of 40 are seeking membership. We find out why this economic group is so important.

(Picture: Office flags of the BRICS countries on a light background. Summit of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Picture credit: Getty Images)

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