Argentina’s refusal to join BRICS will not affect unification plans, and the issue of inviting another country instead is not on the agenda. This opinion was expressed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergei Ryabkov. RIA News.
The diplomat said that Russia respects the decision of the authorities in Buenos Aires, but Argentina’s choice will in no way affect the plans of the BRICS member countries to strengthen strategic partnerships and develop interaction in the fields of politics, security, economy and finance. and culture.
“As we have said many times, the most important task of the Russian Presidency is [в БРИКС] this year the organic integration of new participants into the entire cooperation architecture,” Ryabkov explained.
The invitation to join the community will not be extended to any country other than Argentina.
“This is not a football match where one player is replaced on the field by another. BRICS is a self-sufficient association with its own traditions, procedures and values. And the expansion process is not an end in itself, but evidence of the increasing international authority of the association,” Ryabkov said.
According to Ryabkov, about 30 developing countries have already expressed plans to expand cooperation with BRICS in one way or another.
New President of Argentina, Javier Miley, on December 29 reported Putin and Xi Jinping on refusing to join BRICS.
January 18, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov named Argentina’s decision to refuse to join BRICS is its sovereign right.
The country’s previous refusal to join BRICS explained At the Argentinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.