Russia, China and India played a key role in Ethiopia’s decision to join the BRICS (an association of five states: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa). TASS Cham Ugala Uryat, Ambassador of an African country to Moscow.
“Russia, India and China played an important role in joining the BRICS,” he replied, answering the question which of the “five” contributed most actively to the country’s entry into the union.
The diplomat stressed that Ethiopia greatly appreciates the participation of these countries in the fate of the country.
In June 2023, Melesa Alema Ethiopia, the official representative of the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced that the country’s applied To join the BRICS.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during a press conference on 24 August declarationHe said that from January 1, 2024, Argentina, Egypt, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia will join the BRICS.
The BRICS summit was held in Johannesburg on 22-24 August. Russian President Vladimir Putin also attended this meeting, which was the first face-to-face meeting of the group’s leaders in three years, online.
Before Putin saidWhat Africa and Russia have in common.