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The BRICS Summit, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, will be held in person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic in Johannesburg, South Africa from August 22-24. Besides the heads of state and government, 67 leaders from other countries and 20 dignitaries from various organisations have also been invited, including business leaders. The leaders are expected to discuss the expansion of the group by adding new members, admission criteria and guiding principles.

The BRICS leaders will hold their 15th summit in Johannesburg on August 22-24. Discussions will cover the bloc's expansion, the New Development Bank's de-risking initiatives through the use of local currencies, economic cooperation and potential new members. Leaders from 67 countries are invited to attend the final day's "Friends of BRICS" session, with the focus likely to be on the relationship between the bloc and Africa, exploring opportunities within African countries.

BRICS leaders unite for geopolitical shift, discuss expansion & global governance reform at South Africa summit