The number of states wishing to participate in the work of the interstate union of BRICS countries is constantly increasing. This was stated by Russian Vice President Yuri Ushakov. RIA News.
“The number of countries that want to join BRICS in one way or another is constantly increasing. The latest applicants include Thailand and Malaysia,” he said.
According to Ushakov, there are currently more than thirty applications to join BRICS.
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On June 24, it was reported that Russia found it necessary to be more active. to contain Belarus in the activities of BRICS. As can be seen from the joint statement of the foreign ministers of the two countries on the main tasks of the foreign policy dimension of union integration, the Belarusian side draws attention to the efforts of Russia’s BRICS presidency this year.
Shortly before this, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Frederick Shawa statedThe country is trying to join BRICS. According to him, the African country has already held accession negotiations with China, South Africa and Russia.
June 17, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev statedHe said several dozen countries have expressed a desire to join BRICS.
Previously Medvedev named One of the tasks of BRICS in the international arena.
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