SCO-BRICS: A Big Summit in Ufa | The Diplomat

“The SCO has not accepted any new members since its initial formation in 2001. Currently, five states – Afghanistan, Mongolia, Iran, India, and Pakistan – have observer status and it is widely expected that India and Pakistan will be elevated to full membership during the Ufa Summit.” Full story here Also see: Brics summit firms up plans for New Development Bank | Newsweek And: Venezuelan President Says ALBA Bloc Should Join the BRICS Bank | teleSUR And: Tsipras could find a new world order built on Moscow-Beijing axis | The Globe and Mail