Lavrov: “The BRICS Expansion Process Will Soon Continue”

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reaffirmed Russia’s strong support for the continued growth of BRICS, expressing confidence that the bloc’s expansion process will resume shortly.

Speaking at a recent press briefing, Lavrov emphasized that the group which currently includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, along with new members such as Egypt, Iran, the UAE, Ethiopia, and Argentina  remains an essential platform for promoting multipolarity, global economic fairness, and cooperation among emerging economies.

“We are confident that the process of expanding BRICS will not only continue, but gain momentum,” Lavrov stated. “There is strong interest from many countries who recognize the value of a multipolar world order and the role BRICS can play in achieving it.”

Lavrov also stressed the importance of preserving and adapting existing global trade structures, saying the World Trade Organization (WTO) should remain at the core of the global trading system, but must evolve to reflect current geopolitical and economic realities.

This comes as BRICS nations increasingly call for reforms in international institutions and advocate for a more inclusive, equitable global governance model one less dominated by Western powers.

Lavrov’s comments align with growing global interest in BRICS, as a growing number of countries from the Global South express interest in joining the bloc, viewing it as a counterbalance to traditional Western-dominated institutions such as the G7 and NATO.

LN24 International will continue monitoring BRICS developments and Russia’s role in shaping the bloc’s future direction.