A detailed statement on BRICS enlargment is expected to be made by BRICS leaders after the end of the summit.
On Wednesday, the five leaders agreed to expand the grouping and adopted criteria for entry.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had told the summit that he "welcomes moving forward with consensus".
Over 20 countries have expressed their desire to join BRICS, including Argentina, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE.
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