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Serbia Confirms Strong Interest in Joining BRICS at 2025 Summit
By Watcher.Guru | June 2025
As the 17th BRICS Summit approaches, Serbia has officially reaffirmed its intention to join the expanding BRICS alliance. The summit will take place on July 6–7 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and could mark a pivotal moment for the bloc’s next wave of expansion.
Serbian Prime Minister: “It Is of Strategic Interest”
Serbian Prime Minister Duro Macut made the country’s position clear, stating that:
“We consistently advocate the need to deepen cooperation with our traditional partners and friends. The BRICS countries are the most important players on the world stage, and the development of strong, mutually beneficial relations with them is of a strategic interest to us.”
Serbia formally submitted its application to join BRICS in 2023, when the alliance last opened its doors for expansion.
BRICS Expansion: Who’s In—and Who’s Waiting
In 2024, BRICS added 13 new “Partner Countries”, including:
Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
While Serbia was not included in that group, it remains among the 23 countries that have formally applied to join the bloc. An additional 22 countries have expressed informal interest, reflecting the growing global momentum around BRICS.
Balancing BRICS and the EU
In a noteworthy diplomatic move, PM Macut also reiterated Serbia’s parallel ambition to join the European Union:
“Serbia continues its path towards membership in the European Union,” he stated in a recent interview with foreign media.
Serbia continues to navigate complex post-Yugoslav geopolitics, including past sanctions, while seeking stronger ties with both Eastern and Western alliances.
Decision Expected in July—But Not Guaranteed
Whether Serbia will be invited to join BRICS will likely be decided during the July summit in Brazil. The BRICS expansion process is consensus-driven, meaning all existing member states must agree to admit new countries.
A key question remains: What value can Serbia bring to BRICS that strengthens the bloc’s collective influence?
As the BRICS alliance seeks to redefine the global geopolitical landscape—especially amid rising tensions with Western institutions—Serbia’s bid could serve as a strategic pivot between Europe and the multipolar order BRICS envisions.
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Source: Watcher Guru
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