Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia are going to join the BRICS, said Purnima Anand
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt are preparing to apply to join the BRICS. This was stated by the source “Izvestiafamiliar with the process.
“Russia supported the desire of Saudi Arabia to join the organization. In addition to the KSA, Turkey and Egypt also showed interest in the BRICS, they have been studying the possibility of joining for several years now,” the source said.
Information regarding the expansion of the group of countries was confirmed by the President of the BRICS International Forum Purnima Anand. She clarified that during the 14th BRICS Leaders’ Summit, this issue was discussed between China, Russia and India.
“I think this is a good step, since expansion is always perceived positively, it will clearly increase the influence of BRICS around the world,” Anand emphasized. In her opinion, the accession of these countries to the association will not take much time, although the process of their entry will not take place at the same time. The decision on the entry of Iran, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey into the BRICS can be made at the next summit in 2023, she believes.
Previously it was reported that Argentina and Iran apply to join BRICS. Iran should also accept into the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that Russia has many like-minded people around the world. The Russian leader called on the BRICS member countries together to respond to the threats of the West.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt are preparing to apply to join the BRICS. This was stated by a source of Izvestia, who is familiar with the course of the process. “Russia supported the desire of Saudi Arabia to join the organization. In addition to the KSA, Turkey and Egypt also showed interest in the BRICS, they have been studying the possibility of joining for several years now,” the source said. Information regarding the expansion of the group of countries was confirmed by the President of the BRICS International Forum Purnima Anand. She clarified that during the 14th BRICS Leaders’ Summit, this issue was discussed between China, Russia and India. “I think this is a good step, since expansion is always perceived positively, it will clearly increase the influence of BRICS around the world,” Anand emphasized. In her opinion, the accession of these countries to the association will not take much time, although the process of their entry will not take place at the same time. The decision on the entry of Iran, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey into the BRICS can be made at the next summit in 2023, she believes. Earlier it was reported that Argentina and Iran applied to join the BRICS. Iran should also be admitted to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that Russia has many like-minded people around the world. The Russian leader called on the BRICS member countries to respond together to the threats of the West.
