Algeria, Iran, Indonesia, Turkey and Saudi Arabia are also interested in joining the BRICS bloc. Source: [https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Egypt-Joins-the-BRICS-New-Development-Bank-20221208-0007.html](https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Egypt-Joins-the-BRICS-New-Development-Bank-20221208-0007.html)