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BRICS continues to grow in stature and significance on the global stage, having expanded from its original group of Brazil, Russia, India, and China, to now include nine members after adding Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. The organization's commitment to transforming the global financial system aims to create more opportunities for economic development among its members. Moreover, the upcoming summit in Kazan is expected to see 13 additional countries join as partners, indicating a rising interest in BRICS from nations seeking alternatives to Western-dominated structures. This expansion highlights BRICS's position as a significant player in global economics, especially as it already represents over one-third of global GDP and more than 40% of the world’s population.