The 17th BRICS Summit will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 6 to 7.

Originally comprising four major emerging economies – Brazil, Russia, India, and China – the group was known as BRIC. It later became BRICS with the inclusion of South Africa in 2010 and has expanded significantly in recent years.

As of 2025, the group includes 11 member countries and 10 partner nations. This timeline highlights the key milestones in BRICS' enlargement, showcasing its growing influence in global governance and its efforts to build a multipolar world order.