We are very interested in joining BRICS. We have sent written requests to join the organization," he told TASS on the sidelines of the conference called North Caucasus: New Geostrategic Opportunities. The BRICS group of emerging economies has welcomed 2024 by officially adding five developing nations. Specifically, the bloc introduced Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia to kick off the new year. Last year, the BRICS economic alliance has flourished. In what was undoubtedly a year of growth, the bloc fast-tracked a host of initiatives. Those range from its de-dollarization plans to its first-ever expansion bid. The latter of which is finally set to be made official. Indeed, the BRICS alliance has welcomed 2024 by officially adding five expansion nations to its ranks. Specifically, it introduced Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia to be the first countries to constitute expansion since South Africa was added more than a decade ago. The expansion is set to ha ve massive geopolitical ramifications, as they could be hugely important to its multipolar goals. Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
Related Articles
Morocco FM holds phone call with Dutch counterpart
Rabat, Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Expatriates, held a phone conversation with Caspar Veldkamp, the new Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.
The talks focused on strengthening the dynamic …
Press statement by High Representative Josep Borrell after the extraordinary meeting with EU Foreign Ministers
The following is a press statement by High Representative Josep Borrell after the extraordinary meeting with EU Foreign Ministers:
“Good evening, good evening to Brussels from Mexico.
This is a moment of truth with Lebanon. Certainly, it is a moment…
Oman Wins 4 Medals at ITEX 2026 Exhibition in Malaysia
Kuala lumpur: Represented by the Research and Innovation Authority (RIA), the Sultanate of Oman secured four medals at the International Invention, Innovation, Technology Competition and Exhibition (ITEX 2026) held in Malaysia. The achievements includ…
