The leaders of 23 countries have officially expressed their desire to join the BRICS, South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor said during a press briefing.
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“We have received official expressions of interest from the leaders of 23 countries about joining the BRICS. And even more — unofficial requests about the possibilities of membership in the BRICS,” the diplomat said.
Among these States were
- Algeria
- Argentina
- Bangladesh
- Bahrain
- Belarus
- Bolivia
- Cuba
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- Honduras
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Kazakhstan
- Kuwait
- Morocco
- Nigeria
- Palestine
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Thailand
- UAE
- Venezuela
- Vietnam.
Naledi added that the high interest confirms the status of BRICS as an advanced organization defending the interests of the countries of the Global South.