BRICS Summit In Johannesburg: Six New Nations Including Saudi Arabia & Iran Invited To Join

Saudi Arabia and Iran are among six countries invited to formally join the China- and Russia-led BRICS group of emerging economies on Thursday, bolstering the group’s clout as it asserts itself as a viable challenger to the Western hegemony that has dominated global affairs for centuries. READ MORE: Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: Stay