BEIJING, July 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the lead-up to the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the New Development Bank (NDB) welcomed Colombia and Uzbekistan as new members. This expansion underscores how Greater BRICS, an enlarged, inclusive platform, is amplifying the voice of developing nations and helping reshape global governance.
The growing appeal of BRICS is evident. Vietnam’s recent accession as a partner country of BRICS has further strengthened Greater BRICS cooperation, as the BRICS family now spans major economies across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East, representing nearly half the world’s population and contributing over 50 percent of global growth.