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More than 20 countries have applied to join BRICS, which was formed by Brazil, Russia, India and China in 2009, and added South Africa in 2010.

During the inaugural day of the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, the Leaders' Dialogue of the BRICS Business Forum took place.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian diaspora chanting 'Vande Mataram' as he arrived at Sandton Sun Hotel here on Tuesday.

Ahead of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, India on Monday said it has a "positive intent" and an "open mind" for the expansion of the five-nation grouping.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday had a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend next week's summit of the BRICS nations in Johannesburg, to be followed by a state visit to South Africa.