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Three More Countries Set to Join BRICS – Official

by mosesman
FILE PHOTO. Members of the major emerging national economies group BRICS, with from left, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, China’s President Xi Jinping, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, and Brazil’s President Michel Temer. © AP / Mike Hutchings
  • Three More Countries Set to Join BRICS – Official
    by https://www.rt.com/
    The kingdom, along with Turkey and Egypt, may apply next year, the BRICS Forum president told Russian media
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    Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt plan to join BRICS, and their potential membership bids could be discussed and answered at next year’s summit in South Africa, Purnima Anand, the president of the organization, told Russian media on Thursday.
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    “All these countries have shown their interest in joining [BRICS] and are preparing to apply for membership. I believe this is a good step, because expansion is always looked upon favorably; it will definitely bolster BRICS’ global influence,” she told Russian newspaper Izvestia.
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    The BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) account for over 40% of the global population and nearly a quarter of the world’s GDP. The bloc’s stated purposes include promoting peace, security, development, and cooperation globally, and contributing to the development of humanity.
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