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Writer's pictureGerminal G. Van

The 15th BRICS Summit will be politically and economically decisive for emerging countries


The BRICS Summit will open this August, from August 22 to August 24, and it is held in Johannesburg, South Africa. This summit is extremely important because it is set to have consequential impacts on emerging countries. Indeed, the BRICS Alliance primarily exists to provide a political and economic alternative to the emerging world. The BRICS countries have been working to strengthen their cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, finance, and technology.

The 15th BRICS Summit is considered to be decisive for a number of economic and political reasons. The BRICS countries have been increasing their trade with each other, and this has helped to boost economic growth in all five countries. In 2022, the trade volume between the BRICS countries was over $4 trillion. This is a significant increase from just a few years ago.

The BRICS countries have also been investing heavily in each other's economies. This has helped to create jobs and boost economic growth. In 2022, the foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to the BRICS countries was over $1 trillion. This is a significant increase from just a few years ago.

Moreover, the BRICS countries have also been working together to develop new financial instruments and institutions. This has helped to make it easier for businesses to invest and trade in the BRICS countries. In 2022, the BRICS countries launched the New Development Bank (NDB), which is a multilateral development bank that provides loans to projects in the BRICS countries.

One potential impact is that the BRICS countries could become more assertive in global politics. The summit could be seen as an opportunity for the BRICS countries to come together and present a united front on a variety of issues. This could include issues such as climate change, trade, and security.

Another potential impact is that the BRICS countries could become more influential in international organizations. The BRICS countries already have a significant presence in some international organizations, such as the United Nations and the World Bank. However, the summit could be seen as an opportunity for the BRICS countries to increase their influence in these organizations.

The BRICS countries could also use the summit to promote their own interests and values. The BRICS countries have different political systems and values. However, they all share a common interest in promoting economic development and multilateral cooperation. The summit could be seen as an opportunity for the BRICS countries to promote these shared interests and values.

Finally, the BRICS countries could use the summit to strengthen their cooperation with other emerging countries. The BRICS countries are not the only emerging countries in the world. There are a number of other countries, such as Indonesia, Mexico, and Turkey, that are also emerging as major economic powers. The summit could be seen as an opportunity for the BRICS countries to strengthen their cooperation with these other emerging countries.

The political and economic impacts of BRICS on emerging countries after the 15th BRICS Summit will depend on a number of factors, including the decisions that are made at the summit and the actions that are taken by the BRICS countries in the years to come. However, the summit is likely to have a significant impact on the global economic and political landscape.

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