Archive · 13 Sep 2026
‘Sovereign Decision’: Oman Addresses Potential BRICS Membership Question
Oman was asked whether it might join BRICS.
Its ambassador said that deciding to join would be Oman’s own sovereign choice.
He explained that Oman is not currently a BRICS member.
Oman watches BRICS meetings and discussions closely.
It also follows the work of the G20.
The ambassador said Oman learned from being invited as a G20 guest country.
India supported Oman’s participation in that experience.
He did not confirm that Oman is currently trying to become a BRICS member.
Oman’s Ambassador to India, Issa Saleh Abdullah Alshibani, said joining BRICS would be a sovereign decision.
Alshibani said Oman is not currently a BRICS member.
He said Oman closely follows BRICS discussions and outcomes, as well as those of the G20.
The ambassador highlighted Oman’s experience as a G20 guest country with India’s support.
He did not say whether Oman is actively seeking BRICS membership amid the grouping’s expansion.
- Who
- Issa Saleh Abdullah Alshibani, Oman’s Ambassador to India, discussed the issue.
- What
- He said any decision on Oman joining BRICS would be a sovereign decision.
- When
- During the BRICS Summit 2026.
- Where
- In Delhi, India.
- Why
- He was asked about Oman’s potential membership as BRICS continues expanding and engaging with partner and outreach countries.
- Current BRICS status
- Oman is not currently a BRICS member.
- Oman’s position
- Any decision to join BRICS would be a sovereign decision.
- Ambassador
- Issa Saleh Abdullah Alshibani, Oman’s Ambassador to India.
- Oman’s engagement
- Oman closely follows BRICS discussions and outcomes.
- G20 experience
- Oman participated as a G20 guest country with India’s support.
- Membership indication
- The ambassador did not indicate whether Oman is actively seeking membership.
- Event
- The comments were made during the BRICS Summit 2026 in Delhi.