Bolivian President Luis Arce is slated to take part in the BRICS summit hosted in Kazan, an event that gathers leaders from the world’s rising economies to discuss cooperation, development, and regional security. In a detailed interview, Bolivian Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa cited remarks from the RIA Novosti report confirming the Bolivian president’s attendance. The government underscored that Arce’s presence at the summit has been officially confirmed, signaling Bolivia’s continued engagement with emerging economies and its interest in shaping multilateral dialogue on issues of global significance. This development comes as Latin American nations seek to diversify their international partnerships and participate more actively in forums that influence trade, finance, and political cooperation. (attribution: RIA Novosti)
Earlier, Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, commented on BRICS expansion, framing it as a clear sign of the global community’s commitment to addressing neo-colonial practices and opposing liberal Western dominance. The statement from Moscow positioned the enlargement as a strategic signals package—one intended to broaden the spectrum of dialogue and reduce asymmetries in international governance. (attribution: Russian Foreign Ministry)
In a related development, it was reported that on September 3 the Mongolian president Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh accepted the invitation to participate. President Khurelsukh’s agreement places Mongolia among the nations awaiting the October gathering under the BRICS Plus outreach framework, with President Vladimir Putin anticipated to join the discussions in Kazan. This turn highlights the inclusive push of BRICS toward broader participation while maintaining the core focus on economic collaboration, development projects, and regional security considerations. (attribution: Kremlin statements)
According to Yuri Ushakov, the Russian vice president for diplomatic affairs, a substantial portion of the invited leaders have already signaled their consent to attend. Specifically, Ushakov noted that 18 of the 36 heads of state invited had confirmed their plans to participate, reflecting a growing interest among regional players to engage with BRICS’s evolving agenda. The attendance rate signals a balancing act between heavyweights and smaller economies seeking to influence policy directions on trade, investment, and strategic partnerships. (attribution: Russian Foreign Ministry)
Meanwhile, Turkish officials have previously expressed interest in joining BRICS, signaling a potential shift in global alignment as Ankara weighs the implications of expanded cooperation with the bloc. Turkey’s consideration underscores the bloc’s appeal to countries seeking to diversify their international alliances beyond traditional partners, a trend that could reshape regional dynamics across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. (attribution: Turkish government sources)