Question
Which five countries have recently joined the BRICS
group, and what was the occasion that marked their official membership?Solution
Explanation: The BRICS group officially welcomed Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Ethiopia during the Johannesburg Summit in August 2023, recognizing their economic potential and strategic importance within their respective regions.
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