Argentine President Alberto Fernández Friday made a virtual appearance at this week's BRICS Summit ... who also called for world peace. Argentina's participation was due to a personal invitation ...

The BRICS group, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has announced its plan to expand its membership by adding six new countries, including Argentina.

Chinese scholars view Argentina as a key pillar in Beijing ... Amid China-U.S. tensions, the impetus to build a bigger BRICS has grown stronger than ever.